Can a person who is awaiting trial be affected by stronger new law that just passed?

Generally, no, criminal laws cannot be applied retroactively, although exceptions do exist. Since this person has already been charged under the...

Need help obtaining a family inheritance.

You should contact a probate or estate attorney. They can refer you to a tax lawyer, if needed.

I can only speak to the courts that I've practiced in. However, I handle DWIs all over Texas. Most judges will give probation on a third DWI. Most...

My mother was arrested for a DWI 10 years ago. Last month she got her 2nd DWI. But before going to court, she now has a PI.

So, there are a number of possibilities based on the facts of her cases, the court she's in, and whether she wants some kind of treatment or not....

Motions Docket?

There are so many factors that would affect the actual time. We might be able to give you a range, if you can tell us what the charge was and how...

Im on felony probation in texas. My husband is in a texas state prison. Can i legally go visit him without violating probation?

You need to ask your PO. If your PO says no, then you can request permission from the judge monitoring your probation. I can't give you a better...

On a 72 hour eviction notice and the likely to follow eviction petition for court can I sign it as the "agent" or "acting agent"

You are, in effect, the other tenant's landlord. So that should be fine. Make sure you've given him proper notice of the termination of the lease...

The option to offer alternative charges such as Reckless Driving rests solely with the prosecutor. Some do it but most do not. The Pre-Trial...

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How can I locate all traffic tickets in the state of Texas?

DPS is very helpful. They like people to pay their tickets because it means revenue for the State. However, counties are charged a small fee to...

What is the max sentence foe a first time offender in court for a 13 year old offecder for assault felny

I can't answer all your questions without quite a bit of other information, for example, the terms of her plea deal, if she has one. However, the...