I have court in the morning for theft over 50 under 500. This is my 2nd theft offense, the first 1 was in 2000 in which I

I agree with Mr.Craytor's answer. Pretrial diversion varies from county to county but it it usually meant for first time offenders. Due to the...

Do I need an attorney and am I facing jail time?

The previous answers are all correct and focus on the possible punishment for this offense. As a practical matter you should consider the life long...

I was convicted of Class B Misdemeanor theft and now am in pre-trial diversion.

The terms of pretrial diversion can vary from county to county. The primary benefit of pretrial diversion is to avoid having a conviction on your...

The law in Texas makes it a felony to intentionally and knowingly possess any detectable amount of methamphetamine. People are prosecuted across...

In Texas, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon is a second degree felony. That means the range of punishment is 2-20 years in prison with a fine...

How do I defend against Made Up Charges - Family Violence, Class A Misdemeanor, simple assault (Contact)?

An assault conviction, even a Class C misdemeanor assault, can have long term consequences to your ability to find a job, rent an apartment or...

Under the facts that you provide, the man would not be breaking any law. Curiously, it is illegal to video record the act if one of the people is...

If you are doing well on probation and have kept up with all of your fees, classes and reported as ordered, most certainly, you will be allowed to...

What are the chances of jail time for possession of a controlled substance (cocaine)1g4g ?

You have a realistic chance for deferred adjudication or probation for possession of a controlled substance 1-4 grams. This offense is a 3rd degree...

In Texas, Intoxication Manslaughter is a second degree felony which means the range of punishment is from 2-20 years in prison and a fine of up to...