Is there a way to avoid jail time if it is part of probation? My son's probation is to spend 12 days in jail.
Not unless the deal can be reformed, and I can think of absolutely no reason why a prosecutor would agree to that.
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Not unless the deal can be reformed, and I can think of absolutely no reason why a prosecutor would agree to that.
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This is a litigation issue, not speeding and traffic tickets. I will redesignate it for you so that litigation attorneys may respond.
So long as the State files a motion to revoke probation and a warrant issued before the end of the probationary period, there is no limitation.
Highly unlikely. If your DL is wrong, or if your name is wrong enough, maybe. Or perhaps if you are white but described as dark complected black,...
You cannot get copies of your discovery. See Article 39.14 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. It ain't right, but for now it's the law.
Yes, you need a lawyer to either defeat the case entirely or minimize the damage to a deferral of adjudication to keep that theft conviction from...
It is far too late. You don't get to drop charges, only the prosecution can do that. And after an entry of plea of guilt, the deal is done.
What happens is you get a warrant for your arrest. Thereafter you will be hauled into court for the setting of that sentence after all. Hope that...
That is a question probably only answerable between the prosecutor and your attorney, so you would be best served by asking your attorney.