If the charge is filed as a third-degree felony, which it sounds like from your description, the penalty range is 2 to 10 years in the...

What will happen at my court date???

Different things happen at various different types of settings. The preliminary settings are for you to be informed of the charges, making sure...

How to best appeal a TX UI Benefits denial, having quit due to ongoing physical invalidism caused by nature of the job itself?

There are time limits for appeals, and you may be past the deadline. Go to the Tx Workforce Commission web site for info on appeals, and...

Where are my rights?

Theoretically you have the right to ask the judge if he agrees with what the PO is requiring, but the PO's requirement is probably based on some...

JDC refers to a setting on the morning "jail call" docket in one of the County Courts, as distinguished from JRD ("Jail Reduction Docket") held as...

Can a DWI disquilify you from deffered action?

If there are any possible immigration-related issues, you should consult an immigration attorney before doing anything in a criminal case. It's a...

Is it likely my friend will have his parole revoked? What are his options?

He needs a lawyer. The Parole Board has complete discretion in making this decision, but your friend needs a lawyer to set the table for them to...

Which would be a better decision, time served on a class c misdameanor or 15 months deferred adjudication probation?

Deferred Adjudication is usually the better choice, assuming that you can successfully complete the probation. Probation is hard, so make sure...

I have an outstanding warrant. Where can I find an inexpensive lawyer (payment plan?) to help me resolve this by December 2014?

You might not need a lawyer. Start by calling the Hot Check Division of the County Attorney's Office and asking how much it would take to pay off...

What are the possible penalties for a first time offense of possession of marijuana less than two ounces?

Ms. Henley is correct. Note that if it's more than two ounces, the level of the offense goes up.