Decatur, TX Criminal Defense Law Firms & Lawyers

He probably will NOT die without method done, he will just be ill. Therefore, the jail can withhold the medication. Retain an attorney to argue that he legally needs it.

The misdemeanor charge of theft will affect your life drastically. No employer wants to hire a thief. I can not stress how important it is to keep it off your record. You should hire a local criminal defense attorney that also handles class C misdemeanors to handle your case. If you are granted a deferred adjudication, you can petition the district court to expunge (erase any record of your criminal charge and arrest) usually right after you successfully complete it. Do not just pay the citation or else it will remain on your record forever. Go to court and ask for a deferred or hire an attorney to do it for you. As far as the civil demand for restitution, as long as the court does not make it a condition, you can pretty much ignore the store's request for restitution for the cost of security etc etc. The restitution should be the least of your worries.

If you are not personally served with a subpoena or by certified mail delivery restricted to addressee or ordered by a judge you cannot be held in contempt for failure to attend.