How can the government put me in jail before a conviction?

Pretrial detention is not the same as incarceration as punishment after a conviction. That's the legal fiction anyway. Hire the best criminal...

You won't be able to become a notary, but that shouldn't stop you. In theory, you could become a paralegal as long as an attorney is willing to...

No. Every possible variant of nondisclosure eligibility is required to conform to Section 411.074 of the Government Code but 411.074(b)(1)(A)...

Entry into home without permission.

How do you know that they knocked, waited, and then entered? Do you have a video or was there someone else home? They can enter without a warrant...

Article 28.061 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure does not apply because it was ruled unconstitutional back in 1987 See: Meshell v. State, 739...

A person commits UNAUTHORIZED USE OF A VEHICLE if he intentionally or knowingly operates another's boat, airplane, or motor-propelled vehicle...

What can you do if some one is put in jail after court when the statues of limitation have ran out?

The clock on the statute of limitations stops ticking when formal criminal charges are filed. You can't just hide from a criminal case and expect...

How can i?

No, the sex offender registry is not unconstitutional and no, a jury verdict is not required. If you were on probation, that either means that a...

Call an attorney who focuses on parole issues. Try to find one who makes parole the centerpiece of his or her practice, rather than a side bit in...

I was wondering what this means on a criminal record?

The person was sentenced to prison but the sentence was suspended and the defendant is now on community supervision (i.e. probation.) If the...