In Texas, if I have an assault fv at age 17, kill somebody out of self defense and only charged with firearm, what happens?

If you have a family violence conviction it is a federal offense to possess a firearm or ammunition. The penalty is up to 5 years in federal...

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I need a lawyer or not

Yes, you need a lawyer. A lawyer can present documentation on your behalf in a fashion acceptable to the state. A lawyer will also be aware of any...

Does texas drug test for potpourri ? Or spice ?

You can smoke anything you want as long as it's not listed in the health and safety code as a prohibited substance.

I unwittingly took too much of a prescription med for anxiety, bumped someone's car while parking and was arrested.

There could be all sorts of expanations. A key person in the case could be out of town. Get a lawyer to help.

If i have warrent to be arrested in america while i am outside of america and decided to travel to europe do they get me thier?

It depends. If the warrant comes up at immigration, you stand a good chance of being arrested unless you find a country without an extradition...

Someone is charged with cap. murder but plea to robbery2nd degree what will show on their record? do he have to do all the time?

The parole takes a number of factors into consideration beyond just the charge that landed someone in prison. Here somebody died. The family of the...

Had a theft by check warrant payed all off the check and fee and restitution and it dismiss will this be on my record?

You would have to get it expunged to get it off your record. Once the paperwork is filed in district court, the process usually takes 30 to 60 days...

Violating Probation With a New Case

If he is unclear as to what is going on, he needs to ask his lawyer these questions. I too find it odd that he hasn't already had a revocation...

The jail fails to identify an alien and place an immigration detainer on the inmate.

Contact the local prosecutor and the sheriff. Let them know your concerns and they can contact the immigration authorities. Given your safety issue...

I need to find a criminal defense lawyer that will take payments and I have no idea where to start.

It is generally inadvisable for one lawyer to represent two or more defendants in the same case. Defendants' interests are very seldom exactly the...