For regular adult probation, the law requires the defendant to serve 1/3 of the supervision period or 2 years, whichever is less. The law also...

My office focuses on defending people accused of Assault, and specifically Family Violence. I mention this first to be sure you understand that I...

Nobody has the right to steal from you just because you are sleeping with them. However, if the person tells the police that you gifted the money...

Would this appear on a criminal background check?

It would be improper for any prosecutor to pull your criminal record if you are not involved in a case as a defendant or witness.

Can I disclose my DWI to future employers??

Depending on the circumstances of your case, you may be eligible to file for an ORDER OF NONDISCLOSURE in the same court that handled your case...

It can only be expunged if no conviction results from the arrest. If you entered a plea of guilty or no contest, even if they reduce the amount to...

You can report the incident to law enforcement and you can try to persuade them to pursue charges, but they will make the ultimate decision on...

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A threat like that does not meet the definition of Assault by Threat because it is not imminent but rather conditioned upon some future event. ...

What can be done about the failure to add Family Violence Enhancement to an Assault with a deadly weapon charge?

Aggravated Assault, normally an F2, can be charged as an F1 in a Family Violence case only when the prosecution proves, beyond a reasonable doubt,...

The process of revoking Deferred Adjudication is technically a Motion to Proceed with Adjudication.