I have a question about work release, for my ex.

Parole officers are a tough bunch. Your ex "could" go to work release even with your restraining order in place, but the parole officer may have...

Background check for "arrested for, charged with, or convicted of any offense"

What counts is how it is interpreted by the government employer. "Were you ...convicted of any offense ... in the past 7 years?" Technically yes....

If a person is arrested and a complaint does not get filed before his time is up, and he goes to another county for a warrant.

Yes, they can release him on 72 hours notice and then issue an arrest warrant for his return. Of course the best solution is to hire a lawyer who...

How can we settle this matter and how long can failure to appear warrants remain active?

Sounds like your husband has a good chance of beating the shoplifting at trial. Two witnesses, no video. But he might lost his failure to appear case.

Can someone possibly recommend a lawyer who has great knowledge regarding "search and seizure" and 4th Amendment cases?

Have you tried looking for a lawyer in Avvo by typing "Criminal Defense" in the left box and "Houston TX" in the right. Then use the "Avvo Rating"...

The judge or her clerk can explain when you go to court but being in a school zone usually triples what otherwise would be the fine. Tf the fine is...

Will it be professional to call my husband parole officer even though he's arrested?

I am sure you could do this professionally but, sadly, I doubt it will matter. A large majority of people in jail and prison have families who...

Could i get a ticket dismissed if the officer put on the ticket he pulled over a white male an i am a black male?

No. And if you went to trial on that defense, you would probably lose. He will identify you, you were the one booked into the jail, your driver's...

I have been charged with poss. of marijuana over 1 ounce and also poss. of concentrated cannabis. if i recieved my 215

Fairly minor charges. Still, if my criminal record were on the line and I thought there was a better chance of getting these drug charges dismissed...

Do i need a lawyer? I am facing 2 M-1z and they all would be my first offense

A wise old saying, "he who represents himself has a fool for a client." You won't know if hiring the lawyer would have eventually resulted in...