What the abbreviations actually stand for depends on who is entering the data. I'd imagine it's criminal history data from either DPS or a local...

Family Violence: What is considered excessive force in defense of personal property?

Your injury is very serious, but that isn't the only thing that will be considered when people are evaluating this situation. Cynthia is...

Can i contest a criminial mischief charge

Alan is right, you need to stop posting information that you think is anonymous online. It could be used against you as prosecutors and police are...

I overheard something illegal, what can I do?

You to need to be aware of several things if you make a report to the police. One, your name will likely become part of a public record if you...

You can continue to answer "no" when asked if you have been convicted if the case was dismissed or you were found not guilty. Since you indicate...

Probation Voilations, DWI

As Mr. Martinez indicated, your husband is facing up to 2 years in jail if he is adjudicated on the UUMV charge, and more time depending on all of...

DWI Law

Unfortunately, the police can charge you with this crime even though you weren't driving and you committed no traffic violations. In Texas, even...

Is there a statute of limitations? Any advice?

You can be prosecuted 2 times for the same offense: once by the federal government and once by the state government. In this case, though, it...

In TX how far back do most employers go for a criminal check?

Some employers check for convictions; others check for convictions and arrests. Unfortunately for you, the latter group of employers will find...

Can a victim be compensated to drop an misdemeanor assault charge?

There are two big problems I see here. First, by consenting to an agreement whereby you try to drop the charges in exchange for money, you may...