This varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. If this was a Travis County case, I could speculate that the chances would be higher if the...

What can be done.? Can we file anything for early release with new evidence?

Talk to an attorney that focuses on criminal appeals about the possibility of pursuing a writ under chapter 11 of the Texas Code of Criminal...

Does this count as a form of assault??

Probably not because you can't accidentally commit assault and you can't negligently commit assault. It is not assault unless the guest was...

Will I be able to get my charge dropped and regain my right to be in my son's life.

Be glad it wasn't charged as Stalking since that is a felony and can be the basis for a lifetime protective order under CCP 7A. The criminal...

Can my ex girlfriend drop charges on me for assault bodily injured , she lied about me hitting her?

No, she can't drop charges but, if she wants to help, she should contact your criminal defense attorney and confess the truth of what really happened.

This is a terrible idea! Direct sexual contact is not the only problem. The 25 year old could face charges of Indecency with a Child or Sexual...

So he just tells an officer that he wants to file charges

Officers can use reasonable force to effect a lawful arrest or to maintain order in a correctional facility. See chapter 9 of the penal code. If...

Can a video be shared

It is not a crime to use video surveillance to catch thieves. If the video shows that your kid damaged the machine then offer to pay to fix it and...

Do I qualify for judicial clemency?

It depends on how your probation was terminated. The optional set-aside language in Article 42.12 Section 20(a) is known as judicial clemency. If...

What is the most punishment I can receive on a First Offense with Domestic Assault on a Family member?

Two years incarceration can only be the minimum if you are charged with a felony. Examples include Aggravated Assault, Continuous Family Violence,...