Why would my father still be incarcerated if the victim recanted what they said before and they have no evidence ?

The alleged victim isn't a party to a criminal case, so they can't dismiss it. The decision on whether or not to move forward will be made by a...

If someone if being accused of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon but the victim told the officer that the person being

That could be a great defense at trial but the prosecutor is the one who has the duty to decide whether or not to seek a conviction and the...

The government gets to decide whether or not they will bring criminal charges. The alleged victim and the defendant's attorney can sometimes...

You could pay the $25 to run a Texas DPS FINGERPRINT criminal history report to find out exactly what the state is reporting regarding your arrest....

Yes, there can be character testimony regarding his character or reputation for "pertinent" traits. Yours too! See Rule 404 of the Texas Rules of...

Can I get off probation early on my own without a lawyer?

I noticed this question is from Austin, Texas. If your probation is in Travis County, be aware that the local judges typically give the probation...

Can I get a family violence charge dismissed?

The time to fight for dismissal is before you give up and take a guilty plea.

Where? On the docket? On the clerk's website? The only way to be certain is to ask whoever was responsible for writing it. All anyone else can...

My fiance was charged with assault against a family member, I did not want to press charges but the state did. What can I do?

You can ask the judge to remove the emergency protective order, but the judge makes the final decision. You can attempt to influence the...

False testimony?

If a criminal case was filed, you should hire a criminal defense attorney to defend against the charges.