Not illegal. Even the cops can't tell you to stop recording.

See Mr. St. Julian's advice. Find a way to hire that lawyer. It might be tough but it will be well worth it.

Is having an attorney necessary for a misdemeanor C case?

It is not necessary by law, nor would you be entitled to appointed counsel. It is most likely necessary as a practical matter if you wish to...

What can I do to recoup my money from lawyer who fail to perfom his duty in a murder case in which my child was convicted ?

1. Demand your money back. Good luck. 2. File a grievance with the State Bar of Texas. Instructions are available on their website.

What does it mean when a person has nine charges an only 4 were indicted on a previous grand jury and rest pending for next jury

The DA doesn't have the evidence presentation ready on the other charges. May be that they are waiting on lab results, supplemental reports...

So I think what you are saying is he no longer has any right to anything else in my home; correct? It's been 28 years!

Not sure to what this is referring. Please repost with more information.

Many lawyers become very judgmental when dealing with sex crime cases. Sounds like you friend may have one and the best and only thing to do is to...

Do I need to get attorney right away? My boyfriend is on parole and got arrest for a DWI a couple weekends ago.

Always best to get the attorney of choice as soon as possible. You can't get back time lost.

Can I just pay a fine a represent myself

Sure, you can do that, so long as you are happy having convictions to haunt you the rest of your life because you thought you were taking the...

Do friends and family have the right to be present at an arraignment ?

Yes and no. Courts are open, per the Constitution, so you can be there. But an arraignment is just the announcement of the charge, so who cares...