That charge would be a third degree felony, which means the punishment range is 2-10 years (unless he has an enhancement based on a prior felony...

If a person enters a no contest plea is this considered a guilty plea?

This is how it works in Texas courts as well. Normally speaking, it really makes no difference at all. You end up with a conviction either way...

Check the court records and see what, if anything, shows up. Sometimes cases somehow fall through the cracks for awhile. Other times, it can turn...

Are there any charges I can legally press against my ex?

If he has threatened harm against you, it sounds like you probably qualify for a protective order, and I think it would be a good idea to take care...

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My husband called the cops on me and said I spray painted his car

Well, your statement that the car is not "his property" may be questionab, for starters. If he has possession of it after a divorce, I would guess...

I was recently given a ticket for theft under $50 . They processed my ticket (only offense) and says i owe $571 is that right?

That may well be correct. The maximum fine for a Class C misdemeanor offense is $500. Court costs can be tacked on on top of that. I'm not really...

Pre- trial deversion.

I'm not sure what yore talking about with respect to a statutory right to immediate expunction. And at this point, I can't honestly remember what...

The way the juvenile justice system works can be pretty confusing, even for attorneys. What will happen depends not only on the new cases, but also...

What if i have a prior 35990014 charge that was deferred and i now have a new 35990014

Whatever that number refers to, it's not something that attorneys use--I've never heard of that. You could try reporting with the name of the...

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

If you "just pay the fine", you're going to end up with a theft conviction. Yes, it will be part of your permanent record. Convictions never go...