To get deferred adjudication. does it have to be done by the court or a judge. can an investigator do it on its own ?

Unfortunately, the police do have discretion on which cases they determine to have probable cause to obtain an arrest warrant. If you are having...

Can a investagator do a deferred adjudication without it being taken to court

I'm not exactly sure what you are asking, but for someone to be placed on deferred adjudication, a defendant must go before a judge and plea no...

Whose responsibility is it to notify a defendant that he has been indicted?

The attorney who was hired to represent your son has ultimate responsibility to inform his client of mandatory court appearances. If he left the...

Information Needed?

The best way to research a particular judge's tendencies would be to contact local attorneys in that jurisdiction and they will probably have a...

I agree with the previous response. Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress is your best bet however damages may be difficult to...

Dropping a Minor in Consumption a week before I turn 21. Was my first offense.

Unfortunately, as long as the officer detected a trace amount of alcohol on your breath he can issue a citation for an MIC even if your 21st...

I recieved a speeding ticket of a 48 in a 20 (school zone). I feel that I am not guilty of being in school zone. Any advice?

If you plead not guilty you will have the choice between a bench trial or a trial by jury. If you have no criminal history you will likely be able...