My daughter is 20 years old and is on deferred adj probation for robbery with bodily injury. She has to go to a probation

She faces up to 20 years in prison. The Judge can revoke her probation and give her anywhere between 2-20 years. There is the possibility that...

If this is a Harris County case and you are not doing jail time as a condition of probation, you get 2 for 1. So, your 8 day sentence would...

Theft between $1500 and $20,000 is a State Jail Felony. She will not go to prison, no matter what. The range of punishment is from six months to...

Should I reconsider my lawyer?

I agree with the previous answer. I've advised clients that it's very unlikely that they will ever actually be sued in these situations. Over the...

How long would i be in jail for if i turn myself in for failure to finish my probation a year ago

You should speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. You are subject to up to 6 months in jail, although in Harris...

I was arrested and charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon, i recieved 1 yr deferred adjudication, I completed probation

you can file it 2 years after you completed your deferred and the Judge set aside your conviction and dismissed the case, so long as you have no...

I was convicted of POM in 12/2008 and now I cannot get a job, how do I get this sealed?

Unfortunately, either you were misinformed or misunderstood. If you received a final conviction, you will be unable to seal this. As more time...

If I have an active case for misdemeanor class b theft, would it show on a employment background check?

It will show up as a pending case if they do a thorough background check

Can a person get arrested for getting pulled over for not stoping at a stop sign and not having a drivers license?

yes, you can be arrested for any offense except speeding, and even for speeding if you refuse to sign the ticket

If I am prescribed methadone to help me get off heroin, will I be able to pass drug tests and have it look okay to the judge?

You'll be ok as long as you have a legitimate prescription for the methadone. If you want to double-check that, call my office and give my...