How should I handle a 1st offense drug paraphernalia citation in Texas?

If you DO NOT hire a lawyer, go to court when ordered. Talk to the prosecutor about pre-trial diversion. There will be a non-judicial disposition...

IF YOU GET A DWI IN 1999 GET PROBATION AND ALL IS DONE IN GOOD STANDING -SHOULD IT NOT BE OFF YOUR CRIMINAL RECORD BY 2008

If the probation was successfully completed the case is dismissed. Unfortunately, as of now, probation judgments are not subject to expunction or...

How long will my boyfriend have to serve in TDCJ on a 5yr sentence or come up for parole?

Assault is not classified as "regular" assault. It is either simple assault for verbal threats or mere contact, no jail time, against a sports...

How can I talk to the detective to not issue a warrant for the father of child we had an altercations . How do I not pursue char

Let me get this straight ... he tried to kill you and you do not want the police involved. You need to see a therapist to work on your "denial"...

Can necessity and duress help with a felony DWI conviction?

What do you mean she would not have considered driving had she not been sexually assaulted? She DROVE to the friend's house, and then she drank. If...

Your question is should I plead no context. When you go to court enter a not guilty plea. Then talk to the prosecutor and see if you can have a...

Do i need to remove my beer brewing kit from my possession?

Your standard alcohol condition of probation is to "avoid injurious and vicious habits". Your beer brewing kit does not violate that condition, and...

My husband was put on felony probation for possesion of meth . he just got violated for technicalitys. What will happen now?

Yes, he can be revoked, and he knew that when he did not report. The failure to report is presumed to be so he could avoid a urine test, so there...

How bad is a citation for a minor in possession of alcohol?

Hard to tell how bad it will be, but you are asking AVVO lawyers, so even you know it will be bad. How the first case was resolved will tell how...

Can I press charges on a 22 year old for having sex with my 16 year old daughter?

The law is certainly NOT on the side of your daughter's boyfriend. However, do you really want to put your daughter's boyfriend in prison, and have...