Given the facts that you describe, you certainly can be arrested. Setting off the alarms and then running away is very suspicious behavior. ...

What punishement is given for first time probation violation defered with felony offense charge of drug poss. under gram

It entirely depends on the nature of your violation or violations and your record as a probationer. If your only violation is missing one...

Can we have a 35 yr old man brought up on charges of statutory rape for having sex with a 17 yr old high school student?

No. The age of consent in Texas is 17. However, you should double-check to make sure there was no sexual activity before she turned 17. That...

Often, when you first visit with your probation officer at the beginning of your probationary period, they will require a "baseline" drug screen. ...

Is is a smart idea to go to trial with a burglary of habitation charge?

If it's a second degree felony, the range of punishment is 2-20 years in prison. If your boyfriend has not been previously convicted of a felony,...

What kind of trouble am I in for falsifying my tax return?

The best advice I can give you is to not post anymore self-incriminating statements online and see a good attorney immediately.

Can I expunge or seal a class A assault misdemeanor from 12 years ago

If you were placed on supervised probation, deferred or otherwise, you are not eligible for expunction. If you received and successfully completed...

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Aid and Abetting

Under the law of parties in Texas, anyone involved in the crime can be charged with the crime, no matter how minimal their involvement. There is...

Can a lawyer who was telling you he was trying to plead you out in criminal case, set a trial date without telling you?

Often, the best way to get a meaningful review of a case from a prosecutor is to set the case for trial and deal with the prosecutor who actually...

Son facing a possible 18 months in fed system and has state probation waiting on him, should he ask for state to MTR him?

If you mean that the crime he committed that is resulting in Federal time was committed before he was placed on state probation, then he cannot be...