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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on Dec 12, 2011
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Assuming the assault is a misdemeanor, an indictment or information must be filed within 2 years from the date of the offense.
Assuming the assault is a misdemeanor, an indictment or information must be filed within 2 years from the date of the offense.
2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on Jan 2, 2012
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I concur with Mr. White's answer. I will add that expunction is available only in limited circumstances in Texas. If you were convicted of an offense, you will not be eligible for an expunction unless the conviction was overturned on appeal, or ...
I concur with Mr. White's answer. I will add that expunction is available only in limited circumstances in Texas. If you were convicted of an offense, you will not be eligible for an expunction unless the conviction was overturned on appeal, or ...
2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on Jan 2, 2012
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I concur with Mr. White's response. A lawyer can be helpful in any probation violation matter. If the State files a motion to revoke, you should definitely be represented by counsel.
I concur with Mr. White's response. A lawyer can be helpful in any probation violation matter. If the State files a motion to revoke, you should definitely be represented by counsel.
1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on Jan 2, 2012
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Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code section 16.03, the statute of limitations for civil conspiracy is two years. Civil conspiracy is actually a civil cause of action, not a criminal offense.
Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code section 16.03, the statute of limitations for civil conspiracy is two years. Civil conspiracy is actually a civil cause of action, not a criminal offense.
1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on Dec 13, 2011
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Capital murder is punishable by death, or by life in prison, depending upon how the jury answers the special issue questions in a case where the State seeks the death penalty. Not all murder charges are capital, however, and a non-capital murder charge ...
Capital murder is punishable by death, or by life in prison, depending upon how the jury answers the special issue questions in a case where the State seeks the death penalty. Not all murder charges are capital, however, and a non-capital murder charge ...
1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on Jan 8, 2012
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Many public libraries do provide some legal resources and forms, and reference librarians are happy to help (they cannot give legal advice, however). If you are fortunate enough to live in a place that has a public law library, that's even better. You ...
Many public libraries do provide some legal resources and forms, and reference librarians are happy to help (they cannot give legal advice, however). If you are fortunate enough to live in a place that has a public law library, that's even better. You ...
1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on Jan 13, 2012
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You have not given me enough information to answer your question. What is the defendant being charged with? Was it something the defendant allegedly did *before* he or she became unconscious? Tell me more about the situation, and I might be able to give ...
You have not given me enough information to answer your question. What is the defendant being charged with? Was it something the defendant allegedly did *before* he or she became unconscious? Tell me more about the situation, and I might be able to give ...
1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on Jan 23, 2012
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It depends on the offense. The indictment must be filed before the limitation period runs, but the statute of limitations is different for various offenses. Some offenses, most notably murder or manslaughter, have not statute of limitations, and an ...
It depends on the offense. The indictment must be filed before the limitation period runs, but the statute of limitations is different for various offenses. Some offenses, most notably murder or manslaughter, have not statute of limitations, and an ...
1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Texas on Nov 17, 2011
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It depends. Informal or "common law" marriage in Texas requires three things, assuming that there is no legal impediment to the couple being married: (1)the couple cohabited in Texas, (2) the couple agreed to be married, and (3) the couple ...
It depends. Informal or "common law" marriage in Texas requires three things, assuming that there is no legal impediment to the couple being married: (1)the couple cohabited in Texas, (2) the couple agreed to be married, and (3) the couple ...
1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Texas on Sep 14, 2011
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Yes, it can be done, but courts in Texas are very reluctant to "bastardize" children, absent compelling circumstances. The mechanics are simple enough: the father would execute a voluntary reliquishment affidavit consenting to have his rights ...
Yes, it can be done, but courts in Texas are very reluctant to "bastardize" children, absent compelling circumstances. The mechanics are simple enough: the father would execute a voluntary reliquishment affidavit consenting to have his rights ...