Anyone saying the contact must be INTENTIONAL hasn't bothered to read the assault laws. You can be convicted of felony or class A assault based on...

Nothing automatically happens. Maybe the prosecutor will dismiss, or maybe they will try to prove the case against you anyway. You are lucky but...

Criminal records are kept forever unless they are subject to an expunction order. If he entered a guilty plea the records can only be expunged if...

You can be charged with any crime the cops believe you committed. You can only be convicted, however, if you accept a plea bargain or if the...

No, not even without an affirmative finding of family violence per section 411.074(b)(1)(D) of the Texas Government Code.

It will appear on your record. The question is how to remove it from your record. The answer is that you'll need an expunction. There are...

I filed charges against my husband for hurting me physically. Can I take my charges back?

No, you can't unring the bell. "Dropping charges" in real life doesn't work the way it is shown on television. If the case is still pending you...

Hi everyone my question is about my teen daughter and trying to get a protective order ?

The victim of Sexual Assault can apply for a protective order pursuant to Chapter 7A* of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. You can seek it on...

Welcome to Law and Order. Our president wants more of it. The applicable black letter law is here:...

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How would I go about sealing a class b misdemeanor that was dismissed. I waived my right for expunction.

On the surface it doesn't appear that you have any legal remedy but, digging deeper, an attorney might find a way maybe. Under current law you can...