How likely is it for the DA to proceed with Criminal Mischief charges when the damage has been fixed?

Although it is technically possible within the two-year statute of limitations it become less and less likely with each passing day.

If my mom hits me with her hand, and leaves a cut and bruise, is it illegal?

It is not illegal if you are under 18 and probably not illegal if you are 18 or over but were damaging her property (or threatening to damage...

Do I need a lawyer for my court date?

Too late. This is going to cost him one way or another. Option 1: Pay the ticket and court costs of about $550 and end up with a conviction...

My ex-boyfriend wants back a car, and cell phone he bought me as gifts during our relationship. Is he able to do so?

Keeping the vehicle could get you into hot water with the law. As for the phone... he could file a lawsuit but that might cost as much as the...

If an iphone is stolen and the person who stole it wont return it what are my options?

If the police say it is a civil matter then you can file a small claims lawsuit in JP court. However, you might end up spending more time and...

Plead No Contest for Poss of Drug paragraph. Class C Misdemeanor. How do we get this lessened and/or off his record?

Hire a criminal defense attorney with an office in the jurisdiction where the case was filed to withdraw the plea and file a motion for a new trial...

Your parole clock stopped ticking as soon as the blue warrant was filed.

Felony convictions can't be expunged under current law unless they are either first pardoned by the Governor of Texas or overturned on appeal.

How can I get his punishment dropped?

You are not a party to the case so you don't have "standing" to do anything regarding this case. You lost control of the situation as soon as law...

What can I do?

Parole follows different rules than regular criminal law so your best bet is to consult a parole attorney... one that makes cases involving the...