Does the law apply to the District Attorneys office or can they charge anyone, anytime with anything, if not do I have recourse?

Unfortunately, Mr. Dane is correct. The District Attorney's office believes that you discharged the weapon in the direction of a person or a...

I have been accused of stealing 5600 dollars from my job. What can happen to me?

Theft of $5,600 is a state jail felony that carries from 6 months up to 2 years in a state jail and up to a $10,000 fine (TX Penal Code 31.03). ...

What are the procedures that I should take for my, possibly, 2nd DWI charge? What can I expect?

In Texas, a DWI 2nd charge is much more serious than a DWI first. If convicted, you face a minimum of 30 days up to 1 year in county jail and a...

What is the penalty for a sixteen year old boy having consensual sexual relations with a fourteen year old girl?

Well, there is no crime committed in this situation. See Texas Penal Code Sect. 22.011(a)(2): [a] person commits an offense if the person ......

Under TX Penal Code Sect 36.05, a person commits a state jail felony (punishable by 6 months to 2 years in state jail or up to 5 years of...

Class b misdemeanor failure to identify, 1st offense. What are the punishments?

You have provided very little information and a lawyer would have to speak with you in person to get the facts of your particular...

Do I need a Criminal lawyer for shoplifting class b misdemeanor?

Look, you have the right to represent yourself on any criminal charge so long as the court finds you are competent to do so (from a sanity...

Warrants for speeding tickets

Some municipal courts will allow you to pay off old tickets even after they have gone to warrants, and some will not. If you reenter the United...

My son has a misdemeanor theft charge. What should he do to get the charge changed to remove the theft.

It's not clear from your question whether your son has an active case that is still pending or whether he plead guilty. This is critical to...

I was convicted Of DUI in 2007. I have completed all terms of Probation. Is there a way to get this off my record?

Realistically, no. If you did probation on a DWI (in Texas, DUI is for minors with a detectable amount of alcohol), this is a final conviction. ...