Got 6 months probation on obstructing a highway, can i get early release?

According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, you are eligible to petition the court that sentenced you for early release if you have completed one...

To be convicted of a class c assault, the State must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you either intentionally or knowingly threatened another...

Can i sue in texas for wrongful conviction?

In my opinion, if you attempted to file a suit against the county that arrested and charged you for wrongful arrest, your case would be dismissed...

How long can a person be held without being indicted if prior indictments failed to pass the grand jury?

If a person has been denied a personal bond and is not indicted within 90 days of arrest (TX Code of Criminal Procedure 17.151), then he is...

I received a speeding ticket and did deferred adjudication 2 years ago successfully. Why is ticket still on record

You need to request the court file to see what their records reflect. If it showing as a conviction, you may need to speak to a local lawyer about...

Have not paid surcharges in 3 years. Is there anyway to get them reduced?

DPS was recently ordered by the Texas Legislature to re-offer payment plans to folks who had surcharges to pay but missed payments. You should be...

My boyfriend got arrested and has two charges of probation violation, approximately how long will he serve in jail?

These are serious offenses. he has already been found guilty of the two probation cases so he can be sentenced to up to the maximum jail time he...

Will igo to jail, get a fine.. have to repay wat i was over payed and have a felony?

Mr. Guest gives excellent advice here. Don't talk to the investigator. As much as you may think you can talk him out of filing charges, what...

The old law used to be that the State could charge you with felony DWI if you had 2 or more DWI convictions in the preceding 10 years. A while...

How does an inmate file for a reduced sentence or to be able to stay at the jail theyre already in?

It sounds as if your fiance plead guilty to a jail sentence for a state jail felony and will be transferred to a state jail facility. He will get...