Bench warrants will remain until they are cleared

I need help with a prior felon but he has never had other criminal cases dealing with drugs?

You need to locate a good lawyer in your area. Best thing you can do is find someone to represent him

1st offense DUI (prescription drugs), public defender said I had to plea guilty. Do I HAVE to have a lawyer to change my plea?

You can appear without a lawyer, but it's not a good idea. It is difficult to withdraw your plea, but under the circumstances you are best advised...

I was charged for misdemeanor (theft) 6 years ago. The judge signed "dismiss" on my paper. Is my record clear? Thank you!

You should run a criminal history on yourself if available in TX. Try this to start: https://records.txdps.state.tx.us/DpsWebsite/CriminalHistory/

What are the charges of 18 years old schizophrenia patient shoplifting over $1000?

You need an attorney to sift through all these defenses, including the mental defenses. Felony cases are among the most serious. Don't jeopardize...

Which would be more effective, a court appointed attorney or private counsel?

This is totally subjective--you could have a great appointed attorney and a lousy private attorney that you pay a lot of money. The private...

I received a DUI, but I was not actually driving the car. Is this legal?

You need to hire a lawyer. If you got a citation or arrested, the things you are saying may constitute a defense, but clearly you got cited and...

What is going to happen?

Do not make any statements before consulting with a lawyer. you could be walking yourself right into a criminal case. However, if you are truly a...

My girlfriend is on probation and is in jail for her 2nd violation, how much time is she possibly facing?

She can be sentenced on the new case AND the old case. She needs a good lawyer, immediately.

How can a case be remanded back to the lower court it originated from if it was handled in a higher court? Confused

You need to get him an attorney. That's the best you could do for him.