Can I get a differed disposition for a possession of drug paraphernalia and what are the steps.

You have absolutely no right to a court-appointed lawyer. Your charge is a Class C misdemeanor. Asking for a court-appointed lawyer will be...

I have a dismissed felony from 2 years ago for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon? Can I still get a certification as a HIM

It's good to know you got pretrial diversion. Satisfactorily completing the program means you are immediately eligible for expunction, as a...

What actions should I take regarding my DUI arrest? (90 day window for misdemeanor/speedy trial)

Texas' Speedy Trial Act was declared unconstitutional long ago. There is no 90-day time limit to file your DWI (FYI: in Texas, DUI is a...

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You don't have access to those records, and you may have little luck finding out the answer as to "why" it was rejected, but rejecting a case...

What is the minimum sentence if i get convicted of both felony robbery charges i have can i get them dropped to misdemeanors or

Ms. Gunn is correct about 12.44 being inapplicable to a robbery charge. (I'm not sure what you mean by "felony robbery", considering robbery is by...

Can i get a co-defendant's drug charges dismissed by claiming them as my own?

Claiming responsibility for the marijuana doesn't automatically mean the charge against the co-defendant would be dropped. That decision is a...

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Felony Expunction

The general rule is you are not eligible for expunction after a deferred adjudication. Instead, you are limited to the option of "nondisclosure",...

It is not necessary to arrest a person "on the spot". If such a requirement were the standard, everyone who committed a crime and was not caught...

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I got a public intoxication 8 years ago. The municiple o court shows a warrant is active. Also says i owe 279.00

The other attorneys' answers are correct. DO NOT PAY the fine. It may be dismissed, if the prosecution didn't file the proper document. One...

How can I completely earse my record ? From the public but most importantly I want to become a detective when I get older.

As I read your question, I am not sure whether you have already been placed on any kind of probation yet. If you have gone to court, and a judge...