How can I defend myself in court against an abuser in a child custody case? How can I make sure he only gets supervised visits?

1. likelihood of getting visits high without your attorney getting the documentation to show his abuse and past. 2. yes your lawyer will know how...

Any options left besides jail time?

You need a Criminal Defense Attorney ASAP. Yes fill out the affidavit again for court appointed. No one here knows what is going to happen to you...

Yes you can ask or tell your probation officer to not talk ugly or bully you.

The specific answer will come from the BMV since none of us lawyers work there do not know there policy and procedures for running applicants for...

My guess he will be held until Ellis County can pick him up or bond out. Not enough info to specifically answer the question.

Why would car insurance company sue me if I already settled damages with the person I hit?

You should read the guesses lawyer will give you here on AVVO to further muddle your head. Wait for your lawyers advice after doing his due...

What can my brother do?

Get a consultation with a family lawyer.

Would a res judicata defense seem unlikely to have merit under this circumstance?

THE SPECIFIC ANSWER WILL COME FROM YOUR LAWYER AFTER REVIEWING ALL THE FACTS, LAW AND EVIDENCE> Otherwise wild guess based on your hypo is no.

Will or can my probation officer do a urine test on a home visit

Look at the conditions of your probation and tell us what condition says yes they can test you at home or no the JUDGE ORDERED NO DRUG TESTING AT...

Does my husband have the right to take my car away from me? I have a reasonable explanation!

Not sure here. see a lot of NON legal issues here that can possibly be resolved in counseling or since you were asleep at the wheel when you got...