When an accused requested a preliminary hearing. And that hearing is never held and the accused is found guilty. Is that illegal

This is WAY too vague for it to be answered on a general legal advice forum. Your family needs to consult with an attorney who handles appeals. ...

How long does the da have to indict me on felony credit card abuse before I know if it is dropped or I am indict

It's either three or five, depending on if credit card abuse counts as "theft." I think it doesn't (I haven't researched it extensively or...

Is this considered a prior charge under this section?

No, it shouldn't be, although I'm not doing case law research for you. The fleeing statute is from the transportation code. Ask your attorney to...

Is it a crime to run away

It depends on how old you are and if you're committing any other crimes in the process, like some sort of fraud of false ID. The age thing is...

Is there any law barring a minor (16 year old) from do an "In Pro Se" defense?

A field trip to Washington DC is a good lesson in civics. Playing with your future is not. Get a lawyer to guide you through this process. ...

Should I seek a lawyer or attorney if someone with charges believes I pressed charges but in reality a prosecutor did?

If you're accused of a crime or suspected in one, you need an attorney. Otherwise, I'd suggest asking her to not contact you again, and if she's...

How much time will my brother be sentenced to and can he plead insanity?

This is a first degree felony since it's domestic violence. He faces five to ninety nine or life. It's very serious. He should discuss all...

No citation on car/wrong info: Parking Ticket within 15 ft of fire hydrant

Parking tickets are usually cheap, and as far as I know, they don't add points to your license because they're administrative and not a moving...

Can you run a felony concurrent with another felony in a different county?

No. I've run sentences concurrently on felonies across counties, both probation and time. You can do this. I'm not sure who told you this, but...

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I've read age of consent in TEXAS is 17. What exactly does that mean for someone 17 and someone older? What exactly is legal?

Anyone can date. That isn't restricted by the law, sexual activity is. Once you are 17, you can engage in consensual sex (still illegal if...