I want to jail shoplifting class b misdemeanor 80 dollars

At this first setting you will not be required to enter a plea or have a hearing or start a trial. What happens the first court date is that...

It has been over 2 months since my 16 reported being raped and still nothing has been done.

The police usually move a lot quicker on this kind of case, so I understand your anger and frustration. Depending on the evidence they have right...

Is an officer allowed to hide behind a brick pillar with a radar gun and issue tickets?

In the State of Texas, an officer is allowed to do this. If an officer observes a traffic violation, it doesn't matter if he's out in the open or...

Does an Officer have to physically on view a traffic violation to make a traffic stop?

Yes, the officer has to have probable cause to believe a traffic violation has taken place in order to make a stop. An observation of a license...

As Mr. Guest indicated, it would be a blind guess to figure the actual time, if any, that this person can expect to receive if found guilty of all...

Penalty for interfering with a 911 call in Houston Tx

I'd agree with the advice given by Mr. Guest. You would be well-advised to get a lawyer for any case that involves a domestic dispute or alleged...

How soon should the attorney go to the da's office after formal charges?

If you mean a month and a half after the arrest, I'd say that's pretty quick. As an attorney, I can't get discovery unless the State is willing to...

Transfer probation to another state

You are entitled to ask that the probation be transferred but you are not guaranteed, as Mr. Bailey explained, that Texas will accept you back for...

Typically, the defensive driving option is part of a deferred disposition (which is what Texas calls deferred adjudications for Class Cs), so you'd...

If you have completed all your conditions of probation, you may be eligible for an early discharge. By law, some probations, like those for DWI,...