Is it a good idea for a student visa holder to get a criminal background check done at a local police station?

A Background check would typically only contain arrests or citations made by a law enforcement agency. Warnings, bans, and even trespass warnings...

I was arrested for family violence 2 years ago & got deferred prosecution. Will it show up in an apartment background check?

If they check in the right databases, it will show up as DISMISSED - DEF PROS. The only way to stop that from showing up is to get an expunction,...

How long before indictment?

UDS in Travis County means Unindicted Status. Depending on the Court/Judge, the case will be reset each time for between 2-5 weeks, until the case...

What is the penalty for driving without the interlock device in Austin Tx

Penalty would be from 0 days in jail (and possible rehab/outpatient) up to the maximum that you signed on for with probation. When you plead on...

I got a warrant for me and found out August 22 went to jail.

Yes, you can find out what details they have by getting a Probable Cause Affidavit, which is on file at the Clerk's Office. Or, you can wait for...

My boyfriend goes to court on 09/16/2013.

Is he set for trial on monday? It sounds like he's not, since there are still pending discovery motions. His lawyer would have all of the answers...

My boyfriend has been recently arrested for a controlled substance case.

The trial should be decision relying on the evidence in that particular case, rather than prior arrests, although priors would be a consideration...

Which Court is the Bond Jumping? Typically that charge is filed in the County Court, and is a jailable offense, so you'll want to track it down...

Ice Hold means immigration hold. Otherwise, the County in which she's i/c (or TDC) should show sentences and dates.

Yes you can still get arrested, but to avoid being picked up and sent to jail, you should contact an attorney to do a 'walkthrough' once a warrant...