Is pleading guilty and receiving deferred adjudication the same as being convicted of a crime?

No, deferred adjudication is a deferment by the court to NOT find you guilty of a crime if you successfully complete your probationary period. You...

Should I settle OR will I be able to defend myself successfully?

Bruce gives great advice and I have seen many of his answers on here. The terms of the agreement are important bc you want to choose where you can...

Will a judge find me guilty, and or will I get jail time ?

I completely trust James and agree with him, this smells rotten. Judges I have argued before have never found the second person to throw a punch...

How much time will I get? Then calculate parole and good time. ?

You question is difficult to answer based on the information you give. SS or disability has little to do with your case. Also the amount of time...

Expungement is an incorrect class for this question so I will change it for you. Also I will post a website that may help you in regard to...

What can I do now? I hire a lawyer for a traffic ticket and..

I would think your lawyer would be willing to help get the mess figured out? If not perhaps you can get alternative counsel and set your case for a...

Unfortunately any sort of help will likely start with hire an appellate lawyer to help you appeal. Perhaps the lawyer that negotiated your plea can...

Can I get an assault dropped if the other person don't want to have a restraining order on me ?

Yes you can get it dropped, particularly if the alleged victim does not want to pursue the matter. However, many times the State can still pursue...

I am sorry for the violation of your rights. I agree that you should hire a lawyer for criminal defense if need be but also one that can bring...

Can my daughter apply for citizenship if she got a ticket from park ranger for possession of marijuana 4 years ago??

While your question involves a criminal charge, you are really seeking an immigration answer so I will change the class for you.