There are good and bad court-appointed ("public free attorney") attorneys, just as there are good and bad retained attorneys. Most appointed...

I'm afraid your husband is mistaken. He now has two sentences, the new 20-year sentence, and the former 25-year sentence. You don't mention what...

There is an excellent chance the conviction will eventually show up on your record. DPS has identified a problem pretty much across the state with...

I have a brother who is currently incarcerated in Texas for 40 years. Can anyone recommended an attorney to help with timecut?

Be very careful here. The correct name for what inmates call a "timecut" is a commutation. It is part of the Texas clemency process. The...

What is Post-Conviction Habeas Corpus?Whats the time-line for filing it in the State of Texas?

There is no time limit for filing a writ of habeas corpus in Texas State Courts based on new evidence, or even existing evidence not introduced at...

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Can I sue the state for this?

It sounds like you are confusing a non-disclosure order with an order to seal or expunge records. An order of non-disclosure does NOT seal a...

Can I request a pardon early?

From my reading of the law, it would be a waste of time (& money) to apply now. Take a look at the Board of Pardons and Parole's summary of the...

Is DWLI (Driving While License Invalid) an arrestable offense in Texas?

yes - the only offenses for which a person may not be arrested under Texas law are speeding and open container

Can i travel internationally for work if on felony probation in TX. I have a passport and approved ETA work visa from australia.

Unless there are special provisions in your conditions of probation, Texas probationers may not leave the State (let alone the country) without...

Parole eligibility date is when you are unext eligible to enter the parole review process. It is not the date a decision will be made, nor even...