The Treatment Alternatives to Incarceration Program ("TAIP") used by Bexar County begins with a checklist that asks a list of simple questions...

The word "complainant" is used these days instead of "victim." It refers to the complaining witness, or the person claiming to have been...

Where do I go for court??

The 187th is on the 4th floor of the Bexar County Cadena-Reeves Justic Center, which is at 300 Dolorosa, San Antonio 78205. Lauire Smith, the court...

Ok I have Saul asebedo as my lawyer but he told me to wait 6 months for the shock probation? Is that right because some told me

Saul is a good attorney, and that's why he has a lot of names on his dance card. I have worked with him in the past, and he doesn't miss deadlines....

I spoke to my husband he said someone in the jail told him he would have to do 85% of his 4 yr sentence is that true?

Federal prisoners must serve 85% of their sentence before early release. For Texas State offenses, Texas government Code Section Sec. 508.145...

I need a qualified and affordable criminal defense attorney in San Antonio, Texas.

Getting a bond set on a misdemeanor case should be possible. Whether the assault charge can be dismissed will depend on the DA's office and the...

I was accused of theft in 2001 but when i went to court the outcome was deferred adjudication is that still a felony

In Texas, whether a theft offense is a felony or not depends on the dollar amount of the property involved. If the property is valued at less than...

How to get a misdemeanor dismissed or removed from records?

Texas law regarding what can and can't be expunged is tricky. And the recent changes from the 2011 Texas legislative session are confusing at...

Charged with possession of a knife, less than 3 inch blade but it "locks in open", cops said that was illegal

I would agree with the first attorney that responded, except I live and practice in San Antonio, and so I know that possession of a lock-blade...

500gm to 5kg intent to sell...another charge for trying to purchase...what's the time range...also never got drugs I got pulleov

Although Texas state law provides for prosecution of large amounts of controlled substances, based on the amounts you provided, I am guessing that...