What does it mean to be certified as a 16 year old

In the State of Texas, a person is an adult under the criminal law at 17. However, there is a procedure whereby the State can certify a person...

“Ministerial Act” + Rule 6 Sealing Practice / Indictment remain secret beyond SOL

The statute of limitations applies to the time between a criminal act and the formal filing of charges (in the case of a felony, an indictment). ...

Arrested for Assault

Yes. In the State of Texas, the victim of an assault does not control whether or not a case goes forward. That is ultimately the decision of the...

Self defense is always a defense, even for a juvenile. If your son's attorney can convince the prosecutor that he was acting in self defense, then...

Your wife's identifying information including her name, DOB, SSN, mug shot, and yes, her fingerprints, were likely sent to the FBI (or part of data...

Is it legal for a 20 year old to date a 15 year old without the parents consent and get her pregnant in Texas?

It is not legal for a 20 year to have sexual relations with a 15 year old in the State of Texas, even with her parents' consent, unless the two are...

Is it illegal for a 14 to have sex with a 17 year old

It is not illegal so long as the age difference is less than three whole years. The affirmative defense to this crime does not apply for a person...

In texas what is the minimum sentence for a first time felon on a count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon?

If this person is convicted and does not receive probation, then the minimum sentence will depend on the exact allegations of the State. If the...

Yes the cop can ticket you without showing you the readout on the radar. More importantly, if you were to take this to trial, a jury could convict...

Family Domestic Violence in Texas

They can file this charge against him within two years of the incident (if they file a Class A misdemeanor - carrying up to one year in jail) or...