The judgment and status mean that you were on deferred adjudication probation, properly known as deferred adjudication community supervision, and...

Text conversation with an unknown person

As long as you didn't discuss meeting to have sex, or something along that line, you're probably okay. That portion of the Texas Statute dealing...

By law, no bond is permitted for a blue warrant. They can be lifted unusual circumstances, but that is extremely rare and required action by he...

Must DA or prosecutor dismiss charges or is prosecution barred by time limitation per article 32.01

The time limitations of CCP article 32.01 were declared unconstitutional several years ago. The leg never got around to removing it from the code....

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Can someone on parole receive probation for a new offense

Yes, a person can be on parole and probation at the same time. However, if he was on parole when he committed the new offense, then there is...

I have a felony for forgery is there anything I can do to seal my record?

If you were sentenced to time in state jail, you have a final felony conviction. That means neither expunction nor non-disclosure are available to...

I have read conflicting info about Texas background checks (felony). Some say you can only go back 7 yrs, some say forever.

Once you have a criminal record, it exists at the local, state and federal (FBI) level until something affirmative removes it. You indicate you...

I was arrested for a DWI last year, I don't believe I should have been convicted . Would appealing the decision be a mistake?

I agree with Ms Soyers' review of the situation, and would add that if you have been convicted, you are now NOT looking for a lawyer who handles...

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It appears you asked this question from San Antonio. If so, there is a risk of jail time, but also an excellent chance of probation, depending on...

If you take a 10 year deferred adjudication probation in Texas, say in 2007, according to the Texas: Business & Commerce Code –

reporting under the Business Code has nothing to do with your criminal record as reported by law enforcement. You have, and will have forever, a...