Will the state drop arson charges once they have been picked up?

Generally speaking a prosecutor has the discretion to drop charges once they are filed. Whether or not that is likely to happen in your sibling’s...

No. See government code section 411.172(a). You legally cannot even own a firearm under federal law if you are convicted of a felony.

While state jail sentences are typically served “day for day,” Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 42A.559(g) provides that, in certain circumstances,...

Does?

As the other attorney stated, it does not. However, be wary of agreeing to make payment or otherwise accepting obligation for the debt again as you...

Can my supervisor change my time sheet and take hours away from me so I do not earn overtime

In addition to the TWC, you may want to consult with a local employment lawyer. There are a lot of good ones in the Austin-area, and some don't...

?can my husband get out of jail on a pr bond?he's on patrol.

That's a fact intensive question that cannot really be answered fully here. One theoretically can get a PR Bond on a domestic violence case, but it...

I am a US citizen. I married a girl from the Philippines in Fiji. How do I get her a visa for the US?

You would need to file an Immigrant Petition for Alien Relative (form I-130) to get her an immigrant visa. After filing the I-130 you could wait...

The Texas Family Code says the following is included in calculating your "gross income" for purposes of child support: "All other income actually...

I have to go with Mr. Howard's answer on this question. First time offenders typically will get a deferred prosecution offer on paraphernalia...

HHow is my juvenile son15 get charged with agrevated robbery ?

Not sure if it needs to be said a third time, but now is definitely the time to retain an experienced defense attorney. Thankfully Avvo, Justia,...