How long will my husband serve in jail for evading arrest with a motor vehicle in Houston, Texas?

The penalty for Evading Arrest with a MV is a 3rd Degree Felony (2-10) and I'm not sure about the "felony possession of a fire arm" b/c there are...

What steps must I take if my husband has a detainer in Atlanta Georgia and he's in Beaumont prison?

Mr. Baker is correct. He needs a criminal defense lawyer in Ga. to have the detainer lifted and possibly resolve the DUI he received in Ga. Maybe...

What can we do on a life sentence that was given she was only 17 when her friend along with her cousins killed a young boy

You need a lawyer that practices post conviction writ law to properly evaluate the situation. Also, you could contact the Innocence Project, but...

Mr. Andreadis is absolutely correct! You should be having this discussion with her lawyer, for he or she is the only one with the intimate details...

Is it legal for me to use pain killers or benzodiazepines that are prescribed to me by a doctor under deferred adjudication ?

If you have current Rx's, then why not let your probation officer know what medications your are on and bring the Rx's to show him or her. If...

Is a court appointed attorney is supposed to make contact within 24 hours???

I believe that is the standard by which court appointed attorneys are held; but not knowing the circumstances, it's hard to say that it's...

Can I be charged with assault if I padded some one on the shoulder

Mr. Wooldridge and Mr. Andreadis are spot on. Plus, it's best to keep your hands to yourself with people you don't know, b/c an unwanted touch can...

Is the Municipal Court in in Leonard, Tx. required to provide an attorney for a class C misdemeanor if I request one?

Unfortunately not, in the case of a Class C Misdemeanor, as it's not a jailable offense at the outset. When you sign the ticket, it's a promise to...

Can I do anything to keep my spouse in case of being arrested ? Can I marry my spouse first than waiting my divorce final ?

My colleagues are correct. You need to get your own house in order first, and then you can move on to the next issue, which is really an...

Immigration

The best answer will come from his immigration lawyer. Ask him or her for the best answer. I will re-post in the Immigration forum for a better...