What do I do?

Theft of property $100-$749.99 is a class B misdemeanor. Punishment is up to 180 days in jail and/or a fine up to $2,000. Most jurisdictions have...

All diversion programs vary between counties. However, all of the ones I am familiar with require that you admit your guilt as a condition of...

The Texas Board of Nursing has an excellent website that discusses action they take based on certain crimes. Look at www.bon.texas.gov go to...

Do I have a chance of being removed from the sex offender registry in Texas?

Texas does have a deregistration process. I suggest you look at the website from the Council on Sex Offender Treatment (part of the Texas...

Can I still become a police officer or am I completely screwed in that regard? Or any law enforcement agency for that matter?

You are still eligible for a license through TCOLE. The best thing to do is be honest on all job applications and fully explain the circumstances...

Can i get this dropped

The prosecution must "link" the drugs found in your vehicle to you. Just because the drugs were in your vehicle does not necessarily mean they...

If probation finds a prior do they relay that to the district attorney if the da did not find it?

In my jurisdiction, the probation office always shares this type of information with the prosecution. The prosecution must still prove the priors...

What are the chances of him not getting charged. aggravated assault deadly weapon if i lied and said he pointed a gun at me.

You need to consult with an attorney about the false report first, as you could be in trouble for that. Second, the police had a right to look for...

Can i file for habeas corpus (aka writ) with the courts? Sex charge back in 1997?

You need to hire a criminal appellate attorney to look into claims you may have, including ineffective assistance of counsel. They can advise you...

Can my son get some sort of help other than jail/prison and keep felony charges off his record as a conviction?

Just because the motion to adjudicate probation is filed, it does not mean that he will be adjudicated "guilty" (convicted). The prosecution could...