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Go for a trial.

Did you ever tell your neighbor about the problem with their dog going on your property? Give them a warning? Did your CAT ever trespass on someone else's property? And you killed it with a BB gun, you didn't think that was possible as you must have fired it at a pretty high velocity. It...

I'd come prepared, and with the full possibility that you may have to see the Judge. If possible, you should also bring your attorney. . . although his advice seems ODD to say the least about not going home. . . that's kind of an ostrich approach, which usually doesn't end well for the ostrich. . .

You should take the deal, imo, because if I was the Judge I'd give you the maximum allowable.

a letter including telephone number of the person who would interview you for the job, or take your application.

When looking for attorneys, make sure they specialize in criminal law. Preferably, nothing but criminal law.

Interesting advice. Can your friend go before the Judge and explain what happened, or write a sworn affidavit on your behalf?

Good. Please keep us informed as to what happens.

I agree with Jacksgal, your "friend" needs help one way or another. Time has passed, has he given an excuse? if it were me, i'd tell the police, if not odds are this kind of unprovoked lunacy will continue.

People fall for that all the time. It's effective. And, yes, you shouldn't have done that.

Just because you were "made" to do something doesn't mean you didn't do it. If someone points a gun to your head, and tells you to drive through a flock of nuns or else he'll kill you, and you do it, you are still to blame for the damage you cause. The "he made me do it" defense pretty...

I agree that you need a lawyer, as there is a lot of grey area in what you posted. Later you say you do not know what to expect. This is true. What you are discussing, this letter, is allocution (fancy word for apology). You do this at sentencing, not at trial. Also, you should keep it to...

I don't know about in Texas, but in Michigan they are kept. Just because something is expunged, doesn't mean it goes away forever. If you get arrested again, it, in a sense, un-expunges your previous crime. i.e. if you expunge 1st DUI, if you get another DUI you'll be charged with you 2nd.

It reads like homework to me.

I take it the parephenalia was written up as a misdemeanor and not a civil infration or "ticket." I totally disagree with lsushawn. You should hire an attorney, or at least consult with one. Many will give you a free consultation. If the boyfriend takes ownership of the parephanalia you...

Just because you've been contacted, doesn't mean that you will be. Odds are, this thing will be settled before you have to testify.

You pretty much win the record for giving the worst advice ever on this site. Congrats.

This all matters a great deal as to the location of the "crime." Regardless, it'll save you money in the long run to follow seniorjudge's advice and get an attorney. If you are a student, many colleges have systems set up to help with your legal woes at a next to zero cost to you.

Yes then you are guilty of whatever you are accused of. Perhaps theft. Then when you go to get a retail job, or whatever you may wish for in College, you have to tell the Store that you stole from the last one that hired you. You get a chance of a reduction, getting it totally kicked...

NO! If it is a misdemeanor, you need to plead not guilty at arraignment. Even if it is a civil infraction there are certain reasons not to plead guilty. If possible, consult an attorney.