CRIMINAL DEFENSE FAQs

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Drug Offenses
»	Can I legally carry under an Ounce of Marihuana?
»	Arrested for Marijuana Possession?
»	Can I stay out of jail if I'm arrested with marihuana?
»	What is the Punishment for Marihuana Possession?
»	What are the Penalties for Selling Marihuana?
»	Are there minimum sentences for Drug Possession?
»	What if I'm charged with Drug Sales, but it was mine?
»	Can I get rehab over jail?
»	I am a repeat offender. Are punishments more severe?
»	Can I be charged for having seeds or a Plant?
»	Can I be arrested for giving away Marihuana?
»	What if my rights were violated by an illegal search?
»	Why am I charged with Drug Sales when the drugs are only for me?
»	Do you handle other Drug Possession Case?
»	What is the punishment for marijuana?
»	What is the punishment for growing pot?
»	Can I give away prescription pills?
»	What are some Drug Possession Defenses?
»	Can I get a Marijuana Ticket Dismissed?
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Theft & Fraud Offenses
»	What is a Crime of Moral Turpitude?
»	Can I Lose My Rights with a Theft Arrest?
»	How can a Moral Turpitude Arrest or Conviction Affect me in the Future?
»	What are the Punishments for Theft?
»	What are the Classifications for Theft?
»	How is the Value of Theft Figured Out?
»	Can they Consolidate all my Thefts?
»	What is Deferred Adjudication?
»	What is Deferred Disposition?
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Alcohol & Underage Drinking Offenses
»	What is being Drunk in Public?
»	Can I be arrested drinking at a bar?
»	Does an Officer need to give me a breath test for Public Intoxication?
»	What if I have an  Open Container in a car?
»	What if my passenger  has an Open Container?
»	What is the Legal Limit for BAC when walking?
»	Should I walk Home or Drive?
»	Will an Arrest or Conviction  affect my Student Loans?
»	Will I lose my Driver's License from a Public Intoxication Charge?
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DWI & Driving Offenses
»	Is my Texas Driver's License suspended after a DWI or DUI? (License Suspension DWI)
»	Where can I find information on my Surcharges from Texas DPS?
»	How can I be eligable to get my Driver's License back?
»	Walkthrough & Overview of a Typical Austin DWI Arrest
»	What are some DWI Defenses?
»	Common DWI Sobriety Field Tests
»	How will my Driver's License be affected by a DWI?
»	Listings of DWI Terms
»	All you need to know about Breathalyzers
»	BAC Levels & DWIs
»	Texas DWI Statistics
»	Rehab Information and Help to Get Sober
»	More Common DWI FAQs
»	How to get an Occupational Temporary Driver's License
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Illegal Searches & Protecting Your Rights
»	How to fight an illegal search?
»	Do officers need a Warrant to Search me?
»	What is Probable Cause?
»	4th Amendment Search and Seizure Law Guide
»	What are Warrants for?
»	What is a Pat-Down or Frisk Search?
»	Plain View Search
»	Consent Search
»	Search Incident to Arrest
»	Search of bags or belongings
»	Automobile (Car) Search
»	Search of Home
»	5th Amendment Miranda Rights Guide
»	6th Amendment Guide
»	What to Expect in Court (Arrest, Arraignment, Trial, Motions, Sentencing)
»	Do I have the Right to a Lawyer?
»	Should I hire a Lawyer?
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Basics of the Texas Criminal Justice System
»	What happens on my 1st court date?
»	What is the difference between a felony and misdemeanor?
»	Can I have an old charge cleared or removed from my record? (Expungement)
»	What if I'm arrested and I am under 18 years of age? (Juvenile Crimes)
»	Who decides whether I'm charged with a crime? (Will I be Prosecuted?)
»	What happens at my first court date? (Arraignment)
»	How quickly can I or a loved one get out of jail? (Bail/Bond)
»	Who punishes me if I am found guilty or take an offer? (Sentencing)
»	Is it better to go to trial or look for an offer (Jury Trial v. Plea Barganing)
»	I have a warrant for my arrest. What should I do? (Warrant for Arrest)
»	What is Probable Cause?
»	My case is not criminal. Can I still call you?
»	What to do if I have a warrant?
»	Do I have the Right to a Lawyer?
»	How can I get out of Jail on Bail or Bond?
»	Should I hire a Lawyer?
»	If I hire a Lawyer, do I still need to go to Court?
»	What is the difference between Deferred Adjudication and Deferred Disposition?
»	Texas Criminal Law Overview (What to Expect in Court when charged with a Crime)
»	How can I clear or erase a Criminal Arrest from my record?
»	What are the Punishments in Texas for Misdemeanors and Felonies?
»	Burdens of Proof, from Reasonable Suspicion, to Probable Cause and Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
»	Glossary of Criminal Justice Terms
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Fees
»	How much do you charge?
»	Do you offer discount legal fees?
»	What are your Legal Fees?
»	Do you offer Payment Plans?
»	How can I set up a Free Consultation?
»	I'm a Student, Do You Offer Reduced or Discounted Rates & Legal Fees?
»	What's your Rates for Students?
»	Do you take Online Payments?
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Clearing Your Criminal Record
»	Can I Clear My Criminal Record?
»	Why Should I Clear My Criminal Record?
»	Who can see my Criminal History?
»	What information shows up on my Criminal Record?
»	Who gets my Criminal History if I'm Arrested?
»	How can I check my Criminal Offense Record?
»	What are the Costs to Clear my Record?
»	Am I eligable for Expunction or Non Disclosure?
»	Do I need an Expunction if my case was Dismissed?
»	How can I clear my Arrest Record in Texas?
»	Will my Juvenile Record be Sealed when I turn 18?
»	What is a Texas Governor's Pardon?
»	Should I get a Governor's or Presidential Pardon?
»	What is Gov. Perry's Record of Granting Pardons?
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What is the difference between a felony and misdemeanor?

Can I have an old charge cleared or removed from my record? (Expungement)

Is my Texas Driver's License suspended after a DWI or DUI? (License Suspension DWI)

Why am I charged with Drug Sales when the drugs are only for me?

What if I'm arrested and I am under 18 years of age? (Juvenile Crimes)

Who decides whether I'm charged with a crime? (Will I be Prosecuted?)

What happens at my first court date? (Arraignment)

How quickly can I or a loved one get out of jail? (Bail/Bond)

Who punishes me if I am found guilty or take an offer? (Sentencing)

Is it better to go to trial or look for an offer (Jury Trial v. Plea Barganing)

I have a warrant for my arrest. What should I do? (Warrant for Arrest)

My case is not criminal. Can I still call you?

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