I was indicted with hendering apprehention in the 3rd degree.what does that mean?

Under the Texas Penal Code, Hindering Apprehension is defined in this way: § 38.05. HINDERING APPREHENSION OR PROSECUTION. (a) A person...

What is a civil penalty?

A "civil demand" is a retailer's attempt to convince you to pay them money (a civil "penalty") after you've been accused of shoplifting in their...

Will an examination trial be helpful at all for someone being charged with POSS CS PG 1 <1G?

I don't believe that an examining trial is going to do what your ex is being told. An examining trial is a probable cause hearing wherein a judge...

How much time will my ex face? he is currently being charged with POSS CS PG 1 <1G?

Other criminal charges will certainly be considered by the state in deciding on what type of plea bargain to offer in the current possession case...

What is the possible sentencing for HARASSMENT BY PERSONS IN CERTAIN CORRECT FACILITIES, in Texas?

This is a possible 3rd degree felony under Texas Penal Code 22.11. As a third degree felony, the man could face 2-10 years in prison, and up to a...

My brother was arrested for Theft 50-500 in McLennan County and hasn't seen his PPO in awhile. How much jail time is he facing?

I would need more specific information to be able to give you an educated answer. By "PPO," I'm assuming you're talking about your brother's...

Subsection (f) spells out that attaching a "fake" plate or registration sticker is a class B misdemeanor. All the other scenarios mentioned in...

14 y/o daughter arrested for shoplifting in Bexar County, San Antonio Texas on 04/21/12. Need help with next steps.

In order to minimize the negative effects to your daughter's record, you need to contact an experienced Bexar County juvenile defense attorney as...

I have an account with cigna and one of there employees stold my social security number.

Better yet, do an Avvo search for civil lawyers in the Dallas area.

Out on a personal bond. Do I need to appear in court or can my attorney appear for me?

If you show up and your attorney was wrong, or you misunderstood your attorney, then there's nothing lost. If you don't show up and your attorney...