My brother has had his probation revoked. He will not turn himself in and did not pay his fine. We have tried to help him

As Ms. Jagger pointed out there are treatment facilities within the Texas Department of Corrections that are specfically designed to help those...

How do I get a warrant lifted for child support? Who do I need to contact about doing that?

Retain an attorney to speak with the attorney general on his behalf. My guess is they will not speak with a 3rd party about the case unless that...

How can one get the DA's office to prosecute someone for parental kidnapping?

Sadly, my colleagues are right. The State has complete discretion on whether to pursue charges or not. If there has been any history of recent...

How to withdraw criminal case (class a assault) in dallas county?

I agree with my colleagues, do not try to personally talk your way out of this because you could be doing yourself more harm than good. Get an...

I agree with my colleagues, consult a local criminal defense attorney asap and see if it is possible to head this off before it really gets going.

Will I get Possession of marijuana?

The statute of limitations on this charge is 2 years if the amount of pot was under 4 oz and you were not in a drug free zone. If yo were not...

I'm 18 and my girl friend is 16 if we have sex can I be braking the law in Texas

16 is the legal age of consent in Texas and there is a 3 year age difference affirmative defense available to those young adults that are born...

Will accidental shoplifting under $5 stay on my criminal record?

Yes, definitely hire an attorney. You will need to take certain steps to get this sealed. As a juvenile (assuming you are charged thru the...

How much time can i get and what can i get for a terroristic threat that has now changed to an harrassment charge?

I agree with my colleagues, we need a little more information in order to be more helpful, but if you provide too much detail on a public forum...

Is it legal for a pre-trial detainee to be punished while in custody in Texas?

Is there a reason you have not bonded him out? And, what is he charged with and what are the bond amounts on those charges?