Forewarned is forearmed. Your concerns are well-founded. You are wise to heed the warnings in the CPS horror stories you’ve read and ask your...

What is a Probation Case Review Unit in Harris County and how should I prepare for it?

You are absolutely correct when you say that you need "some good guidance". With a second probation violation on your 2nd DWI conviction, you have...

Can he still be charge even if there isn't any evidence.. he states it never happened

Certainly. The "outcry" alone can -- and almost always does - lead a charge. Moreover, the law allows conviction based upon the complainant's...

What motion or correction does the judge need?

To correct the court's errors / onmissions, a nunc pro tunc.

Can a jury convict you of sexual assault on a minor with only the minors word?

Yes. A conviction for sexual assault / aggravated sexual assault of a child requires no evidence corroborating the complainant's accusation. That...

I need advice . I am going to court for the frist time ever on dec.2 .

I'm glad you said, "ex friend"! This happens. Teens have been hanging out - and caught - with the wrong person, in the wrong place, at the wrong...

Can an officer demand you return to your vehicle & then search it without cause?

Your son tells an ominously common story. Make no mistake: the “war on drugs” is a war on people. In that context, many police officers believe...

Someone who acts in good faith when reporting alleged abuse / neglect is immune from criminal and civil liabilities. Knowingly filing a false...

I need advice on a possible case against my son. hes 18 and had sex w a 15 year old. the cops just called to question him.

Your son needs an attorney as soon as possible. Your son should not talk to anyone but his attorney, unless his attorney advises otherwise. That...

My girlfriend's parents object to us dating and have made threats to charge me and put me in prison. Am I in trouble?

Texas law regarding sexual assault defines "child" as a person less than 17 years old.  Legally, a child cannot consent to sex - which is why 17 is...