When do I ask for a court appointed attorney during the arraignment hearing? Does the judge ask for a plea first?

Every court and county does it slightly different. You just need to tell the court early and often that you need an attorney before you do...

Many times, class "C" misdemeanors won't show up in the commonly used background checks. That doesn't mean it's disappeared or can't be found by...

Will a ticket for theft in Texas show on my permanent record.

To add to the other excellent responses, theft at any level is considered a "crime of moral turpitude" and a conviction for it can have a lot of...

Cited for dui in 2011 may only found my prescribtion meds which were mine and way below theupeutic level.

I agree with Ms. Henley; you need a lawyer. I routinely have clients charged with DWI who try to argue that their medications were prescribed or...

It's hard to guess. For starters, we don't know what offer the DA is making. But if this is your first offense, then you'd likely be eligible for...

Can a DWI disquilify you from deffered action?

I've never heard of "deferred action" or "DACA" but DWIs in Texas are statutorily ineligible for deferred adjudication probation, if that's what...

Is reckless driving considered a DUI charge?? Is it a bad charge that will stay on your record?

I'm not entirely clear on your question, but Reckless Driving and DWI are two different charges. Convictions for both will stay on your record;...

BMV with enhancement how long will I do,if enhancement gets dropped or not?What can be the worst outcome?Is it a level 4 felony

Also, there's the possibility of a fine up to $10,000.

Do I still have a criminal record/

If you were arrested, then that will be on your criminal record regardless of the outcome of the case....unless and until an expunction is granted....

If you pleaded no contest (also known as "nolo contendere"), then you won't be able to have this expunged. Period. End of story. However, you...