No, CPS has no authority to require counseling. They may, however, seek a court order requiring counseling. Depending on the case, it can be...

What will happen in my situation if me and a coworker stole $3200 from a retail store?

You are going to be charged with theft, very little doubt about it. If you are a juvenile (you chose that practice area), then if probable cause...

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It sounds like a blue warrant was issued and, having waived a revocation hearing, his parole has been revoked and he is waiting for transfer to...

Public Intoxication; Hospitalization being a defense to PI?

No. It is absolutely not a defense. Furthermore, nothing you disclosed in this public forum helps you in any way, and some of it is potentially...

The CPS investigation is not itself a criminal matter, and the show cause hearing will be held in one of Harris County’s district family courts....

Can a judge in a criminal case deny a court appointed lawyer to a person being charged with child endangerment?

Yes, the judge may deny a court-appointed attorney if the judge determined that the person charged is not indigent. (The fact that having to pay an...

Is it illegal for a 16 yr to date a 11 yr

If no criminal offense has occurred yet, this 16 year old is headed in that direction. The fact that they "don't do sex" does not mean this guy is...

If my friend who is 16yr likes this 11 yr and they both like each other and treat each other well is it illegal for them to date

A 16 year old who "likes" an 11 year old child in the way your question suggests has psychological problems that, if left untreated, will certainly...

What are the best questions to ask during a jury selection in a juvenile sexual assault case?

A discussion (meeting, phone call, or even an email exchange) would be a better way of addressing this. If the lawyer you are assisting is a member...

This is a hot "tough on crime" issue in Harris County, with lots of stings, lots of undercover officers, lots of arrests, and lots of plea...