I know someone who lied and say they dont work but they do and they receive food stamps is this illegal

Yes; this person has committed fraud in the State of Texas. This is a felony charge that carries the possibility of prison time.

Incorrect birthdate listed by cop; can my ticket be dismissed for this ?

No; proving that your age is what the ticket reflects is not required by law. The State only needs to prove that you committed this offense beyond...

Why does the crime victims comp only offer counseling for the victim and we have to go thru dallas cty district atty for

If you can't get an answer from the DA, then call the district clerk in the county the charge was in. They should have the conditions of probation...

Charges on record from three years ago

If you were found not guilty, then you are entitled to have the records of your arrest erased through a process called expunction. This is not...

How is my criminal background classified

If they haven't filed an information and you have not been indicted, you haven't been formally charged, but the police arrested you for the Class A...

How do i file a non disclosure? and do i need to go thru a lawyer to file one?

If you received deferred adjudication probation and successfully completed it, then you may be eligible to file a Motion for Non-Disclosure. If...

Pkg w/marijuana addrsd 2 me was intercepted @airport by cops. I had no knwldg of this til cops calld to intimidate. My rights?

I would add that if the police try to contact you further that you should refuse to speak with them and tell them you wish to speak to an attorney....

How can a person be charged with attempted murder?

Under these circumstances, I don't know why any police officer any the world would file an attempted murder. The boy must have told his mother or...

How should I feel?

Depending on the circumstances, the DA could re-indict you on this offense. The dismissal could show that the DA has doubts about the strength of...

Selected as the best answer

Texas speeding ticket has not been filed.

It is your responsibility to continue periodically (maybe every two weeks or so) checking with the court to see if it has been filed. The officer...