Voluntary intoxication does not constitute a defense to the commission of a crime in Texas. See section 8.04 of the Texas Penal Code.

How long does domestic violence stay on a record ?

A lot of people confuse their criminal record with the 7-year limit in the fair credit reporting act. They are not the same. A guilty plea...

How do I know when a no contact order is over?

If your husband was charged with a crime, talk to his criminal defense attorney. Another option is to hire an attorney that takes CPS cases to...

How can I get a PO dismissed a week before its suppose to be dropped?

Today is half over and the only other business day between now and then is New Year's Eve. The chances of getting it on the docket in time are...

Probation for assault with deadly weapon now has burglary of habitation and of building

If it was a motion to proceed with an adjudication of guilt that means he was on Deferred Adjudication and he is facing up to 20 years in the state...

Can I sue

I'm changing the practice area to "Civil Rights" because suing for monetary damages is always a civil matter and the criminal case is over anyway. ...

You probably mean the DA rather than the DEA. The DA is the county prosecutor for violations of state laws, like Assault. The DEA is the federal...

Criminal case records are available to the public at the clerk's office. In most counties, the clerk's office is in or very near the courthouse. ...

What can I do if the charges were dropped and a police department still had them open.

What do you mean? Are you saying that the alleged victim told law enforcement that you did not commit the crime? If so, be aware that the alleged...

Can you elaborate on the possible sentence imposed on my husband(separated)? he is held for violating Protective order?

You have the right to have many of these questions and concerns addressed by the authorities involved in your husband's case. Article 56.02 of the...