Can a JP deny you court appointed legal council for misdeameanor assault , my house burnt down and I had a massive brain aneurys

You can only get a court appointed lawyer if (1) You are found to be indigent and (2) You are charged with a crime carrying a potential jail...

Macy is correct, the State has two years from the date of arrest to file charges on a misdemeanor DWI. Start contacting DWI lawyers as soon as...

When it comes to in home alcohol monitors, sometimes malfunctions can happen. If you truly do not have ethanol alcohol in your system you should...

It is a distinct possibility that you will be tested either before, at the time of, or after your hearing. Based on the charges against you it...

What can I do if I am falsely charged by a law enforcement agency

You should contact a Criminal Defense lawyer in your county and discuss the case with them. You can always apply for a court appointed attorney if...

I agree with Mr. St. Julian that is unlikely you will be sent to jail on your first court appearance. So long as you comply with any and all...

My charge is 3rd or more DUI, Is there a statue of limitations that applies to my former DUI"s, seeking misdemeanor charge ?

Unfortunately the law allows for all prior convictions for DWI to be used for enhancement purposes, so regardless of how long ago your previous...

I asked to take a breathalyzer test, The officer refused, wanted BAT, result .02 but prescribed meds showed, is BAT admissible?

There is a big difference between the portable breath test police use on the side of the road (PBT) and a breath test administered using the...

Can I press charges on someone for lying about there gender after getting intimate? Isn't this rape by fraud or deception?

I concur with Mr. St. Julian, as far as I know there is no law in Texas against the type of situation you are describing.

How can I receive a dui when cop rufuses me a breathlizer?

There is always a chance for getting a DWI dismissed, but not solely on the basis of not being provided a breathalyzer. There is a difference...