Why are you talking about conviction? You are innocent unless proven guilty. Police screw up procedures. Breath tests are shaky science. ...

Caught shoplifting, what do I expect when going to court?

You may be trying to keep the situation to yourself, but if it is not handled properly, it will affect you the rest of your life. Some court...

Is there a way to get any of your conditions (guidelines) reasonably modified if you're on felony probation?

Getting the ok from a felony judge to work in a bar may be tough. It will depend on which judge you are dealing with, what your felony charge is,...

My fiance is being held for theft of a firearm which I know is considered a felony. I was wondering how long can they hold him?

They can hold him until a bond is set and then paid by someone. The Theft charge will probably have a bond of a couple thousand dollars ,...

Sometimes the weekend in jail sounds like an easy way out, but in Texas you will lose your driver's license if you choose that option. If it is...

I was arrested for possesion of h. my aunt and uncle gave the cops the h they had found days prior. Not in my possesion at arre

The government can prosecute you with witnesses. You do not have to be found with something on you to be charged. The government may have to work...

Your primary hurdle will be making the judge/prosecutor feel comfortable that you aren't drinking and driving. It's easy for you to tell them you...

Could you describe a rough time-frame for the consequences for shoplifting if the store did not stop the perpetrator?

Any criminal charge must involve positive identification of the suspect. Cases like you have described would be difficult to prosecute after the...

Will this be on my record?

A citation does not go on your record. It is only a document showing that you have been accused of something. You have the right to contest the...

There is no legal reason why you would be ineligible for a 12.44 sentence. The prosecutor must be willing to offer it though. Since the 12.44 (a)...

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