Is this a "significant" misdemeanor? One to take me off desqualify me from the "differed action".

It sounds like you were charged with class C misdemeanor theft. If you just plead either no contest or guilty and paid a fine, then you were...

Is it okay to write a letter to the Judge prior to my court date, with details of the event and why, I want to contest?

Do not write to the court. The judge will not read the letter and it will likely end up in the hands of the prosecution. When you appear in...

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How can I leave the country on vacation while on probation?

Call the probation office back and ask to speak to a supervisor. You might also talk to your probation officer in Houston and see if he or she...

Making a false statement on a firearms application or other form can be prosecuted in both federal and state court. It's a serious crime that...

How can I expunge a felony conviction

Short answer: you can't. If you received a deferred adjudication, you may be eligible for an order of non-disclosure, depending on the exact...

How can I get the judge to lower my fiances bond?

If the judge refuses to lower the bond and you have appealed his decision and lost, you are probably out of luck. The drug free zone issue is a...

Mu brother was sentenced two years. Is he going to do half of the time?

Sexual Assault is a "3G" offense in Texas which means you must serve half of the time you are sentenced before being eligible for parole. However,...

I was recently charged with "assault by contact" in Texas: what next???

The date you have been given to show up in court is likely just an appearance so that the court knows you will respond to the charges. Don't let...

Yes, they can. The testimony of one person, if credible, which establishes that a crime was probably committed can support an arrest and,...

You need a lawyer. To get a court appointed lawyer, ask for one when you appear in court. You will have to fill out a sworn application...