Kemp, TX DWI Law Firms & Lawyers

Judges do not sign probable cause charges. Charges at signed by prosecutors, and the judge may find based upon the allegations contained in the charging document that there is probable cause to bind the defendant over. But if the judge finds that the charging document does not contain facts sufficient to establish probable cause, she/he will release the defendant at arraignment.

You're in luck, you don't need to find out what you are looking at without a lawyer, because you are entitled to one if you cannot afford it. Umlawful carry of a weapon is a class A misdemeanor, up to 1yr in jail, up to a $4k fine. Assault family violence is a class A misdemeanor as well, unless there is an allegation of choking, then it is a 3rd degree felony, 2 to 10 yrs in prison, up to a $10k fine. If you decide to proceed without an attorney and represent yourself pro se? You are looking at the same potential punishments as if you had an attorney, but the outcome of your case may end up much worse. No one is wise to represent themselves in a criminal case. If you cannot afford a lawyer, a court appointed lawyer is your best bet.    Good luck.