Legal Question in Personal Injury in Texas

I was falsely accused of shoplifting and was given a citation by the police today. I do not have a record and have never been accused of this in my life. The police told me that I have 21 days to get my court date; the citation information in not yet in their system. Since this is my first offense and I am innocent and plan on pleading not guilty, will I need to get a lawyer when I go to court? What class is this offense considered? Can I file deferred adjudication or dispostion. Will this offense be on my record and if so, can it be expunged? Any additional advice would be greatly appreciated.


Asked on 3/14/11, 2:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn Mark D. Dunn

You'll be much better off with a lawyer.

Forget about deferred adjudication; you're innocent, and you should settle for nothing less than 100% exoneration. Insist on it. Demand a jury trial. Stick to your guns.

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Answered on 3/16/11, 2:25 pm


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