My girlfriend was sentence to 6months state jail for probation violations.

How much she can earn for "good behavior" all depends on the internal rules of the Department of Corrections in Texas. Here is a link to a manual...

What type of attorney do I need to acquire to have a felony expunged from my record? Where do I begin?

Mr. Harkess is correct. Colorado does not normally allow for adult convictions to be expunged.

My son is in custody in OH w/ bond set at 20,000. W/ felony theft and Drug charges as well as Inducing Panic? options?

You need to retain an attorney for your son immediately. Use the "Find-a-Lawyer" tool here on AVVO and find an attorney in your area. Best of...

My girl friend made plea deal of 2 1/2 years to ten to prison and was taken to jail how long before she is taken to prison

It all depends on the status of the State Prison. Many state prisons have contracts with local jails to hold inmates until a bed becomes available....

Attorney that especializes in sex crime allegations

Use the "Find-a-Lawyer" tool here on AVVO and find an attorney in your area. Many attorneys, myself included, are willing to accept...

Can a person be tried on the same charge twice?

Under a pair of US Supreme Court decisions handed down in 1959, the rule is that "double jeopardy" does not prevent a State from prosecuting a...

Under a pair of US Supreme Court decisions handed down in 1959, the rule is that "double jeopardy" does not prevent a State from prosecuting a...

In a unlawful detainer case, do both parties request a trial?

The Court will assign a date based on their request and will notify you of the date. It sounds like you need to retain an attorney. Use the...

I got a DWI in MO on a KS license was just visiting at the time. Since then I have moved to MO. Haven't done stop what do I do?

You need to retain an experienced DUI attorney right now. Use the "Find-a-Lawyer" tool here on AVVO to find and attorney in your area to help you...

Usually, depositions are used to preview the testimony of witnesses in civil lawsuits. Depositions are not common in Criminal Proceedings. Instead,...