Based on my experience here in El Paso, you initially didn’t qualify for PTD because of the previous charge. Now that it has been expunged, your...

Based on my experience here in El Paso, the answer to your question depends on what court you’re in. Each judge handles things differently. ...

You might not get convicted at all. Under the circumstances you describe, you appear to have a self-defense claim. The State will have to prove...

This is a very serious situation. If the photos are actually in the phone’s memory, and the person in the photos is younger than 18, the...

How much how much time am I looking at if any?

DWI with a child in the car is s State Jail felony, punishable by 6 months to 2 years in the State Jail. However, if you have two prior DWI...

Will my husband have to do the full 2 years in prison for domestic violencr with previouse conviction in Texas

If his sentence was 2 TDC and there was no deadly weapon finding, he should be eligible for parole after 6 months. If he already has 4 months time...

Any amount of liquid THC is a felony in Texas. The degree of felony depends on the amount of THC. Your daughter does not have to be arrested...

What happens when you are accused of assault in Texas?

Yes, you need a lawyer. Based on my experience from my time at the El Paso County DA’s Office, you are likely to be charged with Assault Causing...

Can the state pickup family violence charge even tho the victim did not press charges?

Absolutely, yes. Happens all the time. I handled hundreds of family violence cases when I was a prosecutor with the El Paso County DA’s Office,...

Should I hire a lawyer asap or wait until I am appointed to a judge and receive my BAC levels for a DWI?

The only reason to wait would be to see if you qualify for appointed counsel. Otherwise, whichever judge your case is assigned to is going to...