Pecos, TX Criminal Defense Law Firms & Lawyers

What are you asking? If you got a deferred on a felony that you successfully completed and 5 years has passed since your release from probation and the theft case occurred before the felony, you are eligible to petition the felony court for nondisclosure but you must pay a filing fee and present it to that court in which the case was prosecuted. You really need a lawyer. Regarding the misdemeanor - if it was a final conviction, it stays. If it was a deferred and you successfully completed probation then you can petition the misdemeanor court in which THAT case was prosecuted. If it was dismissed, you must file for expunction in civil district court IF you qualify (which you may not....) You need to talk with a lawyer local to where your cases were prosecuted.

Once the crime is complete paying restitution does not alone prevent filing of charges. It is best in most cases to wait to see if there is a charge filed. Most employee theft cases at Macy's are prosecuted but it does little good to force the issue. There are many options available to deal with a theft charge if it is filed so get legal advice before discussing the matter with anyone.

If your friend is not represented by counsel, his punishments can range widely, up to the following: DUI school/victim impact panel (paid for by defendant). Up to 6 months in jail or 96 hours of community service wearing distinctive garb that identifies the person as a drunk driver. Up to $1,000 fine. Attend alcohol abuse treatment program (if BAC was .18 or more). Suspension of driver license for 90 days If your friend hires an attorney to represent him, the usual "worst case" scenario is: DUI school/victim impact panel (paid for by defendant) A $400-580 fine Credit for time served (no jail time or community service) Attend alcohol abuse treatment program (if BAC .18 or greater) Suspension of driver license for 90 days (45 days with hardship license) - Plus, a good attorney will scrutinize the details of your case to determine if various factors could result in a complete dismissal of all charges, or a reduction of the charges to "reckless driving". There are countless ways to beat DUI's. For example, if the police had no probable cause to stop a driver in the first place, or if a mistake was made in obtaining a reading of the drivers blood alcohol content. Sometimes a mistake as simple as an arresting officer failing to document the breathalyzer device number can lead to a complete dismissal of all charges. Your friend should seek a consultation with a knowledgeable attorney to discuss his case.