Can bail be denied for 1st degree murder? (Texas)

In Texas, all persons accused are eligible for bail. The only time bail may be denied at the initiation of a case is when the person is charged...

Will I get my bail money back, since my charges have been dismissed?

If you had a cash bond, you can get your money back. If you bonded out with a bonding company, then no.

Can a man with Class A misdemeanor, deferred adjudication family violence in TX reopen his case?

If there is new evidence not reasonably available at the time of original disposition, you may file for a writ of habeas corpus. If you choose to...

If I was arrested on January 30, 2001 and the complaint (information) wasn't filed until March 2002, can I quash the indictment?

If the case was a misdemeanor (charged by information), the State had two years to bring a charge. If it was a felony (charged by indictment), the...

How can i get my traffic court bench trial changed to a jury.?

Hire a lawyer. Immediately. A lawyer can force procedure the way pro she defendants never will be able. The judge knows you do not know how to...

Statue of limitations?

If the possession is a felony charge, the limitations period is three years, two years if misdemeanor. Six months delay on filing a drug case is...

False. 3(g) offenders must serve half their time flat before eligibility for parole.

Is it legal for the officer, or another person of the court, to make changes to a citation after signed by both parties?

No it absolutely is not. That's called Tampering With A Government Document and Tampering With Evidence, both felonies in Texas - on the part of...

Can my husband or I file any kind of motion to release him till there's a bed available where he's assigned to go?

You could have his attorney petition the court for release, but good luck with that. Most courts will not let a defendant out pending assignment...

How do I defend myself if my hands have been tied?

You could always readdress the court and ask for reconsideration, but your best avenue is to bite the bullet, assemble your resources and hire your...