Texas Criminal Defense Legal Questions

Many things could happen just depending on the charges, the counties he is in, the attitude of the prosecutors, etc. Some times they try to help people get over addiction problems because incarceration just is housing for a short period?of time and will not help. Some times the participants just do not care. He needs a good lawyer. He may need to find another in-patient rehab (especially if he has insurance) - more often than not it takes multiple tries to help someone get over their addiction - and this is even assuming that they want help. (If they don't want help, nothing anyone else does will help them get over their addiction.)... Read Answer

If the garage was part of the house itself (attached), then they may charge?him with burglary of a habitation which is a second degree felony.? The sentence he would get depends on his criminal record but a 2nd degree felony carries from 2 to 20 years in prison. They could charge it as a burglary of a building which is a 3rd degree felony which carries from 2 to 10 years in prison. Theft would be a misdemeanor which would be up to 1 year in jail. You should hear from the prosecutor on the case before the case is settled.? You can express your thoughts to them which they will consider. I would suggest getting a bright floodlight for the driveway and perhaps a camera.?... Read Answer

First, how do you know it was CPS?? If they received a report, the report should have included the address - especially if it was the potential babysitter.? Right?? Second, they ought to be able to find your address with no problem - you have a driver's license, don't you?? Third, I have never heard of an investigator asking to have an addresses texted to them.? Fourth, if indeed it was CPS and you have done nothing, then you are in a good position because it seems to be that the person is upset and maybe even has something wrong with them. Children get bruises all the time.? Some can be suspicious but a single instance of someone seeing a bruise on a child does not rise to the level of abuse.? However, if CPS receives a call, they must investigate. If it were me, I would call the number to be sure it is CPS.? I would not text anything to anyone, and I would try to determine over the phone whether it is legitimate or not.? (You can also look up the phone number to CPS in your area to see if it is the same or near the same.)... Read Answer

You can make a no arrest bond - put up the full cash amount or hire a bondsman to put up the percentage and pay their fee. If you do this, you will not sit in jail at all. You should also hire a lawyer before doing this. Depending on the county, you could be held for a couple of weeks before going to court although in larger counties it is generally within 2 days. You could get up to 1 year in jail and up to a $4,000 fine.... Read Answer

You need a lawyer. You do have to have intent in order to commit the offense but you will likely need to have a medical expert to testify that this could have been the effect. In addition, your lawyer will likely want your cell phone records. People frequently get arrested for DWI because they drive after taking Ambien and have no memory of it. Dangerous drug.... Read Answer

The letter you are likely to receive is a civil demand letter - not a criminal charge or case. Most lawyers advise people not to pay it because if you do not, and they want to collect, they will have to sue you and the recovery will be less than the expense they will incur. This will not go on any record (although the demand letters will get more strongly worded with greater demands - until they stop.) If you receive a court notice to appear, then you must. It is a class c offense because of the amount involved but if you get convicted, it can ruin your life as it is a crime of moral turpitude. If you get a notice to appear in court, hire a lawyer.... Read Answer

You need to ask the judge for deferred disposition. You do not plead guilty or not guilty. It is a reset with conditions. If you complete the conditions and return to the court as instructed (and do not get arrested in the interim), the case will be dismissed. In the future after you have saved money, you?can hire a lawyer to expunge the entire matter off of your record.... Read Answer

If you are walking in the street where a sidewalk is provided you can get a ticket.? I guess you might be causing a dangerous situation (however they might word it in a municipal code.)? You could be ticketed if you were blocking a lane of traffic regardless?of whether you are texting or not.... Read Answer

If you had 9 months of probation, then it was not a class c. And, you didn't just fail to pay fees - you didn't do your community service AND you are an absconder - you quit reporting before your probation terminated. What could happen demands on the underlying charge; how you otherwise did on probation; whether you turn yourself in or get arrested; you explanation for not doing the community service - and there is not many decent ones; and whether you pay the money owed up front. You DO need a lawyer who knows the court and can handle the case BEFORE you get arrested.... Read Answer

If you signed on the grandson's bond, then they can come after you if he violates the bond. If by "harass" you mean they demand payment, they can do that. And, they can sue you. If you are not on his bond and there is no reason for them to contact you, then you can report them to the local bail bond board.... Read Answer

A little hard to help when there are so many unanswered questions but here is a stab. He is apparently on a felony probation and picked up a misdemeanor charge. You believe that his medications provide an excuse for his actions which resulted in the misdemeanor charge. It is unlikely that medications caused someone to commit an offense. Even though he disclosed his new charge to his p.o., his p.o. was obligated to notify the court that he had violated. The court made the decision to file a motion to revoke his probation. Once he goes to court on the revocation motion, the court can?revoke the probation, modify the probation (to add conditions and / or extend it), or just dismiss the allegations of violation and let him continue his probation. He needs a lawyer.... Read Answer