What happens if the plaintiff doesn't show to trial, but the witnesses do?

This is not a D-I-Y project. Your boyfriend faces up to 20 years in the state penitentiary so he needs to hire a local criminal defense attorney.

Is my charge still pending if i received deferred prosecution in travis county, but the time period is not complete?

Cases resolved by a Deferred Prosecution agreement are dismissed and are no longer pending. If you were to violate or otherwise renounce the...

The "conversion" part sounds like you are asking about something that appears on a criminal history report where records from one filing system...

If I drop the charges (aggravated assult) towards my husband is it likely the state will pick them up? What can I do to help him

If this had happened in Austin there is a 99% chance the state would pursue felony charges. Will it happen in your situation? The best answer...

What should I expect in court?

The prosecutor must decide whether or not to continue the case without the help of the alleged victim. You should be talking to YOUR criminal...

What if the charges were dropped do I still get a felony on my record Why do I still need an attorney

Dropping the charges does not mean dismissing the case. Only the prosecutor can dismiss the case. When the alleged victim "drops the charges"...

Help with report

Work with your husband's attorney to do the affidavit of non-prosecution. You can't trust the victim services people at the prosecutor's office to...

How long after a family assault can I still file charges in Texas ?

You can make a complaint to law enforcement but they might not take the case. Law enforcement can forward the case to prosecutors but they...

Can I get a restraining order and sole custody from my ex if he assualts my new spouse ?

A judge can grant a Family Violence Protective Order if she believes that your ex-husband assaulted your new husband BECAUSE OF his marriage to...

Can I qualify for deferred adjudication probation and later expunction for a citation of assault by contact?

Maybe. Hire a criminal defense attorney that takes cases in the court where you were charged with this crime and tell the attorney that you are...