What means NOT:OFF DCKT DSP RECEIVED in Texas?

Unfortunately, the use of abbreviations is not standard from one county to the next, and sometimes not even from one court to the next within a...

The punishment is NOTHING unless the defendant takes a plea or the prosecutor proves every element of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt at...

There is only a difference between Guilty and No Contest when one incident creates both a criminal case and a civil case. Unless there is a civil...

Can i expunge or do nondisclosure or either one?

You can't do nondisclosure for a Family Violence but you can expunge a class C resovled by deferred.

What should I do when a detective calls and requests that I give them a call back?

If you are tempted to talk to the police then you should wait until you finish watching the following...

How can I get permission to talk with my dad, who is being charged with sexual assault?

Unless you have been charged with a crime the court can't really put an order on you... instead, the court has ordered your father not to contact...

What is the penitently for Stalking in Texas ?

If convicted, the penalty range is two to ten years in the state penitentiary and a fine up to $10,000, but probation for up to 10 years is also...

Can you be charged with a DWI if no tests are done to prove you were drinking and driving??

You can be arrested and charged with assaulting the Tooth Fairy. The fact that there is no such thing as the Tooth Fairy is a great defense at...

Can I purchase a firearm if I have a felony on my record that was dismissed?

It depends on whether it was a real dismissal or a deferred adjudication (which is not a true dismissal.)

This can happen if the grand jury indictment is different than the offense for which the person was arrested. For example, if the person was...