Doesn't he have rights? What can be done about this?

He does have rights. He has the right to hire a healthy Attorney. Public defenders who virtually work for minimum wage usually are stressed over...

In the state of texas how long can they hold you w/o indictment

90 days before getting PR bond, statute of limitations after that.

Is a class c shoplifting misdemeanor considered a felony?

No its a misdemeanor not a felony, the answer is no.

How long can a person be held without being charged in Texas?

90 days before he is entitled to a personal recognizance bond ans the statute of limitations after that.

The question is asked below. I am being denied good jobs due to this being on the website as dismissed rather than innocent.

Get a copy of the dismissal from the clerk and show the potential employer that as your prescription. Hire a lawyer to expunge your case. There is...

They have 3 years the statute of limitations.

I haven't had much luck choosing legal representation. Should I use a local attorney or an out of towner, perhaps another distri

Set up consultation with several local attorneys and then choose.

How can Government officials get away with this?

Government officials make mistakes as all humans. They didn't get away with anything because they corrected their mistake thus hopefully being able...

Can I get in trouble or have additional charges brought against me for not turning myself in upon my return to my county?

Your attorney should be able to sort all this out and explain it to the judge and prosecutor.

Will he get less time since he did not steal?

He should get no time for stealing but for his confession that he stole. he will get more time.