If I was supeoned to go to court to testify and I don't show up what's the maximum punishment I can receive

The worst that could happen is that you could be arrested under a writ of attachment and held until you testify... and the court could be busy with...

Do I have to testify?

If you were lawfully served a legitimate subpoena then you have to show up. You could get your own attorney (not the defendant's attorney) to...

Can I be charged for felony manufacturing and delivery of controlled substance 7 years after the arrest in Texas?

I agree. They missed the boat. A petition for expunction must be filed in the same jurisdiction where you were arrested so hire a criminal...

Is there any reasonable reason why a defense attorney would tell their client to avoid their trial date?

Hard to believe but, if true, the person's days as an attorney are numbered.

Can I renegotiate the terms of my deferred adjudication probation or maybe even get less time on probation

Did it happen after September 1, 2015? The reason I ask is that in 2015 the law was amended because of all the new synthetic drugs. The new...

Two people burglarize a home and one of them gets shot who's to blame?

The use of deadly force in self defense is PRESUMED REASONABLE against someone that enters an occupied habitation unlawfully and with force. The...

Will I get restitution for time falsely incarcerated?

You should seek the opinion of an attorney that does Section 1988 federal civil rights lawsuits. This question was labeled "Violent Crime" so I am...

I agree with Mr. Nicolas. This is most likely a contractual issue between the co-signers and the bail bonding company. If this is true then...

Why is hillary clinton not in jail?

With so many laws, it is a wonder that we are not ALL in jail. Did you know that Texas has 11 felonies you can commit with an OYSTER? Read...

How long past the incident of accused robbery does the store have to press charges against you

Five years from the date of the commission of a felony offense of theft or robbery. See CCP 12.01(4)(A)...