It depends on how it is charged. If it is simple possession, it's a second-degree felony (2-20 years.) If it's charged with intent to deliver,...

Im currently on probation for 6 months for a Marj. Charge. I do not want to be on probation anymore..can I finish my time in jai

You can make a request to the judge to have your probation revoked, but you can be sentenced up to the maximum. If you were on deferred...

This should be charged as a Class C misdemeanor, and you may get deferred disposition as mentioned. You may also get some nasty letters from...

Can I get A expungment on my criminal record or backround?

If the case resulted in an acquittal or it was dismissed and the statute of limitations has run, you may be eligible for an expungement. If you...

Can I seal or expunge an adult criminal record if a guilty plea was filed?

Expungement, no; non-disclosure, possibly if you were granted deferred adjudication and successfully completed it.

I am 17 years old, with possession of marijuana in a drug free zone. Is the case hopeless?

Go talk to a criminal defense lawyer in your area, and don't post details of your case on a public forum.

Can a D.A. be put on the stand in a trial?

Most likely not, unless the DA is a witness to the crime in some capacity. Were the DA to be called to the stand, there would probably need to be...

A State Jail felony is treated the same as any other felony in terms of the consequences of a conviction. The punishment range is 6 months to 2...

Can an agent/police officer be drug tested?

If you are talking about a drug test for trial, probably not, particularly since the results of a drug test that was not taken the night of the...

Does another county have jurisdiction over my case?

Jurisdiction is based on the county in which the actual incident occurred. I know that Friendswood is in both Galveston and Harris County; they...