If a DWI case is dismissed and you want to file an expunction you must wait out the statute of limitations. Earlier this year the legislature in...

Texas - Expungement of a Misdemeanor B. Charges that were dismissed. Occurred 10 years ago

If your case was dismissed AND the statute of limitations has expired you should be eligible for an expungement. The statute says you could not...

What is a class -a misdemeanor?

As stated above the normal range of punishment is up to a year in jail (not prison) and/ or up to a 4k fine. However, some Class A misdemeanors...

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1st offense, Texas felony DWI

Paul's answers on the range of punishment are spot on. The biggest issue you have right now is the child in the car. That is what makes it a...

I am on probation for a felony forgery and i have a warrant out and would like to know what should i do...

I understand you are on felony probation. One thing that is not clear is are you on straight probation or deferred? If you are on deferred, the...

I got arrested for warrants that i sat out 5 years ago. I dont have the money for a lawyer.what can i do?

If you can't afford to hire an attorney AND you are declared indigent by the court, the court will (should) appoint you an attorney. With this...

I need an attorney for a DWI 2nd offender in Judge Karahans courtroom.

Kelly's advise is exactly what I would tell a citizen in your situation. I'm sure your friend is a great person and will be a great lawyer but...

Do I need to have a lawyer or can this be worked out without one

The short answer is YES. Two DUI's are very serious, I don't practicein MS but in Texas you would likely be looking at some jail time offer in...

Should i legally be able to fight an ambien dui with involuntary intoxification if i took ambien unknowingly while sleeping?

I tried a case similar to your case last year and it is on appeal. The issue really is the ambien created an involuntary intoxication issue. In...

Would you advise your client to take probation or a jail time plea?

In Texas a first time DWI (without kids in the car) is a Class B. The range of jail is a minimum of 3 days to a max of 180. So I have often had...