How long do lawyers need to wait on discovery until they can put in a motion to dismiss based on insufficient evidence?

Although there's no procedure under Texas law for a defendant to file a motion to dismiss on the basis of insufficient evidence, a skilled lawyer...

Under the new law, it's not illegal to possess products that contain .3% or less THC. To prove their case, Hays County will have to test the...

As long as the offense is not a DWI, then it's possible to get off probation early. The law allows defendants to petition for early discharge when...

Would me and my girlfriend be able to have kids of our own since I am a sex offender?

Being a registered sex offender does not prohibit someone from being around children; instead, it's the probation or parole conditions from the...

Yes, your husband is entitled to a bond, but he will need a lawyer to approach a judge about setting the bond amount. It's very common for judges...

How is jail time served in texas for this particular case?

Usually, TDCJ will come pick up a defendant a few weeks after they are sentenced to prison time. They're usually first transferred to a transfer...

How long does a speedy trial take?

Under Article 17.151 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, if the State is not ready for trial within 90 days of the defendant's arrest, then the...

When my daughter was 16 almost 17 she got pregnant by a 30 yr old man they had a child 12yrs old now is it too late to file cha

Yes, she can file charges. Under Texas law there is no statute of limitations for the crime of sexual assault of a child.

Does indictment papers list the store as the owner of stolent property or will it list the loss and prevention officer as owner?

Under Texas law, a theft indictment only has to list someone who had custody of the property, so it's common for prosecutors to name the loss...

Can my husband file a motion for Sentence Reform on grounds his sentencing judge was being investigated for taking bribes?

In any type of federal post-conviction situation, a person has 1 year from the judgment date (or from the date when new evidence is discovered) to...