In Travis Count the abbreviation DESG is used on dockets to indicate a felony case that, usually, has not been indicted yet. Technically, it means...

Can I "appear" from out of state?

You need to contact an attorney in the County where your court case is (Travis, apparently) and get the attorney to contact the court and inform...

My friend is on probation in california but has no where to live or transportation. How can she transfer to Texas?

If it's probation from a California court, transferring has to be approved by them. There are inter-state agreements between virtually all states,...

Can I be sued by state for lying to a police officer?

I don't know of any law under which you could be sued for money damages, and it's pretty unlikely that anyone would have enough interest in this...

I would say go to the court date to find out. The judge will either explain everything to you (varies from court to court) including your options,...

Yes. What I have done in the past is negotiate with the prosecutor before doing the plea to trade CSR hours for an increase in the fine at the...

The missed blow will be recorded on the routine report that the vendor who supplied the machine puts together for your PO. If that is the only...

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In Texas, is it acceptable to pay someone in barter instead of money?

From the point of view of the employer, if the compensation followed an agreement (preferably in writing), he can do that. From the point of view...

I had a lawyer from legal aide call me to tell me that it would be in my best interest if I signed an agreement with the tenant

People criticize us lawyers for giving this answer, but the answer is, "It depends." It depends on details that your question does not include. I...

How is jail house offence

I agree with Mr. Henson. Violations of rules within a jail may be handled under the jail's rules, or they may be charged as a new violation of ...