Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
Felon charged with misdemeanor assault, Houston TX
I am a convicted felon, under a name other than my own, they added a middle name. I did 6 months state jail time under this name.
I was accosted by bouncers at a Houston night club and charged with assault, my papers do not show what class it is. I was sent to City jail so I hope it is Class C. I bailed out with $300.00 cash and my paper said they would give it back when I appear. As I am an ex-con, I am scared, please inform me what to expect next month.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Felon charged with misdemeanor assault, Houston TX
1. Your bond will be returned to you at the end of the court case, provided you appear each time there is a hearing set.
2. Your criminal history could work against you if you are found guilty or if you plead guilty to the current charge.
3. It will take a lawyer who regularly practices in the court in which you appear to predict the disposition of your case, but probation would seem to be a good bet if no one was physically injured.
Check with the Public Defender or a good criminal lawyer such as John Ackerman in Houston for more specifics.
Related Questions & Answers
-
Legal age once and for all I have heard both sides of the story from police... Asked 10/23/00, 12:39 pm in United States Texas Criminal Law
-
Need Help About Hubby Doing Federal Time. My husband was indicted June of 2000 his... Asked 10/23/00, 1:09 am in United States Texas Criminal Law
-
Pharmaceutical Importation from Mexico It is my understanding that the federal law... Asked 10/20/00, 6:25 pm in United States Texas Criminal Law
-
Criminal Background I was convicted of theft 4 years ago. It was in the amount of... Asked 10/20/00, 12:04 am in United States Texas Criminal Law
-
How much Marijuana is considered to be illegal to How much Marijuana is considered... Asked 10/18/00, 11:15 pm in United States Texas Criminal Law