Suing someone for money needs to be done in CIVIL COURT. It will not be a Criminal Defense case so you should consult with a Civil attorney about...

There is no 7-year rule for arrests and criminal cases. That is a myth. Your criminal history is permanent unless you get an expunction or...

The DA's office can dismiss the case whenever they want or not. Dismissal is their decision to make. They might dismiss or they might seek a...

Deferred Adjudication can only be expunged for class C misdemeanors. Felonies can be sealed as long as there are no new convictions or deferred...

Can he be arrested for domestic violence solely on the other person's word?

Yes, if a judge agrees there is probable cause to believe he committed and offense.

It depends on the content of the communications and how many were sent. The applicable misdemeanor is named Harassment. A single message that is...

Can I press charges on someone or do I need a restraining order ?

You can report it to law enforcement and they will decide if there is enough evidence to pursue a criminal case. You can also go to the District...

You've got a Protection of Property justification lurking in there BEFORE the Self Defense and possibly a Defense of Third Person (your son.) You...

You can't change the level of the offense but you can file for nondisclosure five years after the successful termination of your supervision as...

What could happen to me when I tell the DA the whole truth?

You should tell your boyfriend's attorney the truth also because your boyfriend may have a Self-Defense or Protect of Property defense and you...