I'm 18 and my girlfriend is 15. Is sexual activity legal or illegal?

In Texas, you can be prosecuted for a crime because you're engaging in sexual activity with a person who is younger than 17 years old. However, you...

Can I get in trouble for shoplifting if I didn't take anything?

Chances are you'll probably be ok since the police were not called at the time you where present at the store, but I would avoid the store for...

I got offered 6 mths in jail for a 2nd dwi in Texas, can I do weekends?

I agree with Mr. Andrews. A 6 month jail sentence seems pretty steep coming from where I practice. Additionally, usually counties only allow you to...

Received 2 speeding tickets within 2 wks. Can I take defensive driving for 1 and ask for deferred judication for the other?

I'm not really familiar with the city of Houston's procedures or policies. But, legally speaking, there isn't any statute or law that I am aware of...

How long does a person have to sit in a Dallas jail before release on a theft charge misdemeanor

It's not really clear whether you're referring to being released on bond or being released as a result of being convicted and serving your...

If a person has a misdemeanor in Tx and gets in trouble in Ark, can Ark look at those records and hold it against them?

If you received a final conviction for the misdemeanor that you picked up in Texas then, yes, other states will be able to see the conviction when...

Statue of limitations on ticket's recieved back in 2000,

If memory serves me, I believe the Texas Legislature capped the statute of limitations on Class C Misdemeanors at 2 years back in 2003. However,...

How many year could my brother get for AGG/ WITH DEADLY WEAPON?

Assuming that this is the first assault charge your brother has ever faced, Texas charges Assault with a Deadly Weapon as a 2nd Degree Felony which...

It depends on whether or not you received a final conviction related to the charge. If so, then no. You can't get your criminal record sealed or...

I'm being charged with robbery with bodily injury texas penal code 29.02, my bond was set at $10,000 and I bonded out after my

All of the actions you listed would certainly increase your chances of being offered probation. However, the best way to ensure that you receive...