If a misdemeanor assault case goes to trial and the jury is hung what options does the defendant have?

After a hung jury, the state has the option of trying the case again, or negotiating a plea bargain, or dismissing it. In other words, the same...

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What can you do if the DA won't persecute?

I don't disagree with Ms. Windham and Ms. Mccall, but I do think it would be worth your time to call the prosecutor's office and ask for someone...

If I bought realestate for cash (U.S. currency) am I required by federal law to file a form notifing any government agency ?

You should ask yourself why the seller (really) wants cash only, why he doesn't want to go through a title company, and why he only wants to do a...

I'm going to court tomorrow for MIP and PODP. I have no lawyer, so when should I go to the court house? Do I bring money ?

You don't say where the case is, but assuming it is in Travis County, in Austin Municipal Court, you can go on line and look up your case at ...

I also agree with Ms. Foley. Keep in mind that having the case dismissed is not the same as having it expunged (erased) from your record. A...

Rape and rights

The answer is the same in any situation: if law enforcement officials think they have enough evidence to support the charge, yes, they can file it....

I was picked up on agg assualt w/ deadly weapon and bonded out Ive been out 5 months and still haven't went too pre trail

I'm not sure what you are asking, but you need to either get a lawyer or talk to your court-appointed lawyer about the situation.

My mom had a wreck in my car and she isnt on my insurance I only have liability insurance. I am on bed rest and cant do anything

If you had only liability insurance, and no coverage on your own car, then it does not matter who was driving your car, as far as coverage from...

Ms. Rueda is correct about the law, but she is also correct when she says that "the law never really protects you from arrests, per se." So to...

It depends on exactly what the terms of the deferred disposition were. It is very common for them to require that he not violate any laws,...