Should be discovered

Statute of limitations issues can be tricky. For most fraud offenses, the statute is typically four years, from discovery of the offense. An...

I was convicted in Dallas, TX in 1995 of Retaliation (a 3rd degree felony) It was set aside. Does that mean I can own a firearm?

It sounds like you may have had some post-conviction relief. You should consult with a Texas criminal defense lawyer who will be in a better...

What should i do

If you can at all afford it, you should consider private counsel since we generally have more time to devote to individual clients than PDs do. You...

For all the reasons previously stated this is a defensible case. It's such a bad case for the prosecution that it will probably be dismissed. A...

Gross vehicular manslaughter charges (Felony)

My colleagues are right. You have very little chance of obtaining such a result if you do not have an experienced attorney. I have successfully...

Released by mistake

It is difficult to tell whether this was a mistake. People whose charges "were dropped" on a possession case where there is a valid prescription...

You would be wise to either (a) borrow the money from someone or use a credit card, or (b) get your case called up as soon as possible to ask the...

What happens after an arraignment?

You should expect to enter a plea at the arraignment, or to continue the arraignment for a reasonable time so you can hire an attorney. These are...

If you are accused of a probation violation, you will probably receive a written notice to appear from the court, along with a court date. You...

How can i get a court extension for my upcoming court date

When you appear in court, you can ask the judge to continue the matter for several weeks so you can try to retain counsel. If you have not...