Im currently being charged with a felony, i have not been convicted and have a clean record before this. I was told i can still own and possess the firearms i own but “probably” wouldnt get sold a gun. I wanna get other lawyers opinions because mine doesnt seem the know what he talks about
answered on Jul 20, 2022
No, you probably would get flagged in a firearm purchase due to the pending felony case. Also, a typical bond condition is no firearms or ammunition. So if that is a bond condition, you would not want to purchase or possess firearms while the case is pending. Often, even if you take probation, it... View More 
And there's no buyer's protection on this app that I sent the money through
answered on Jul 18, 2022
You should make a police report. In the future, if suggest only using a payment system with some kind of buyer protection (like paypal, etc). Good luck.
I was given 4 yrs deferred probation I did not complete the program and was sentenced to 9 months state jail
answered on Jul 16, 2022
Unfortunately no, it is a conviction. You cannot obtain an order of nondisclosure for a felony conviction.
I was not driving and it was not my vehicle. When the officer asked the driver to step out of the vehicle the substance fell onto the road from the driver side floorboard. We were both charged even though I told the officer it was not mine and no paraphernalia or any other incriminating evidence... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2022
With a felony conviction, you won't be "getting your gun rights back," unless the conviction is pardoned by the governor. It is highly unusual and difficult to obtain a pardon.
In Texas, a felon can legally have a firearm where they live (and nowhere else) 5 yrs after release... View More
My original charges were a burglary of habitation, three burglary of a buildings, two unauthorized use of motor vehicles. They 1244 all of them under a plea bargain.
answered on Jul 9, 2022
Yes. If your probation is revoked, you can be sentenced up to 1 yr in county jail.
The Judge could also reinstate your probation, with or without additional conditions. You are entitled to a hearing, and the opportunity to present evidence related to the alleged violations, as well as any... View More
The person is my nephews' mother. She harrasses, threatens, plagues my family. She lies to the kids saying she has no more court dates, yet they're there; in black n white. She just keeps skipping and the court just keeps rescheduling!
answered on Jul 6, 2022
Not sure thats anything you need to be worried about. It does not sound like you are a party or a witness. The Judge can permit a case to be re-scheduled as many times as they want. Its their discretion. Don’t like it? Wait until the next election. Vote for the other guy/gal.
Ok what if it premedatated the 21 year old waited till the 16 year old turned 17 to fight and the 21 threw 1st punch
answered on Jul 5, 2022
You can use deadly force to defend against deadly force, or to defend yourself against becoming the victim of certain violent felonies. However, you cannot use deadly force to defend against NON-deadly force being used against you (in most circumstances). If a person is 17, they're an adult in... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2022
Unlike other sex offenses, there is no early release option for a person convicted of continuous sexual assault of a child. No probation or deferred adjudication available. Sometimes these cases can be worked out for a lesser offense and a long, strict probation, plus registration as a sex... View More
And while I do need another lawyer I don't have any money pay for a lawyer so I was trying to look into pro bono lawyers or I don't know because I got a court appointed lawyer and he's not doing anything for me and I just don't know what to do anymore what do I do do I look for... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2022
Make an appointment to meet with your appointed lawyer in person to go over the evidence. You are legally entitled to an attorney if you cannot afford one, just not an attorney of your choosing - unless you pay for the attorney yourself. You are unlikely to find a private attorney to take on your... View More
Someone came to my house the day before I got arrested and told me if I didn't give him my Xanax he was gonna come back with a gun and I'd either come off my pills or my purse so he left and my fiance at the time disappeared so I. Knew we're they went so I had someone drop me off... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2022
Not sure I see any question in what you wrote. You are permitted to defend yourself and third parties from imminent violent crimes against you. Aggravated assault is a serious offense, and self defense is not a simple analysis, you really should take any concerns about your case to your lawyer. If... View More
Hello, me and my fiancé both work for heb and we were experiencing some financial struggles so we would steal food when grocery shopping at different stores but on Father’s Day we stole quite a bit of meat and we were caught and our store management placed us on paid suspension but made us aware... View More
answered on Jun 30, 2022
Don't talk to the detective. Don't answer any questions from anyone from law enforcement or HEB. If charges have been filed, you can call a bail bondsman to post the bond and get a court date. After that, you will need to find a lawyer to defend you in your case. Good luck.
I was at a motel the police got called for a misdemeanor burglary of a vehicle it was probably 3 or 4 hours after the alleged incident early in the morning maybe 6:00 cops got called I was in the room by myself they knocked on the door kept knocking I didn't answer the door I didn't make... View More
answered on Jun 30, 2022
I see that you have asked questions related to this situation before...you really are not going to get a complete answer on a free forum. You need to bring these concerns to either your appointed attorney, or the attorney you hire on your case. You MIGHT have issues to object to the search for... View More
answered on Jun 30, 2022
Once charges have been filed, a good way to help that person would be to assist in their search for a criminal defense attorney to defend their case. Even if someone takes back their statement ("recants"), the district attorney may not immediately dismiss the charges. If the prosecution... View More
It's been years since this happened, but about 4 years ago I applied at HEB and was declined because of my "assault charge", is what they said. I know this has to be inaccurate because I was never charged, so I am curious what they saw on my background check?
answered on Jun 30, 2022
Yes. Under Chapter 55 of the TX Code of Criminal Procedure, you can petition a civil court to have many types of criminal history record information removed from their respective databases. This includes, but is not limited to, records of formal misdemeanor or felony charges. An attorney can assist... View More
“During the glory days of radio, it was illegal to mimic the voice of the US president.” Was there actually a law prohibiting that? Or was just a White House policy and not a legal issue.
Was it law or policy?
answered on Jun 30, 2022
No. There never was a law making it "illegal" to mimic the voice of the president.
The police got called for burglary vehicle I was in my room with the door closed and the latch latched I was in there by myself cops came I didn't answer the door they never seen me in the room of course they knew I was there but never see me and eventually broke down the door found illicit... View More
answered on Jun 27, 2022
Unfortunately there are not enough facts to answer your question. Yes, the police may not "break down a door over a misdemeanor," legally. They can, however, break down the door in other circumstances: felony warrants, pursuing a fleeing felon, and (in some cases) to prevent the imminent... View More
He is off parole since March. What can happen to him. Prison time r probation
answered on Jun 17, 2022
Felon in possession of a firearm is a 3rd degree felony (this could be enhanced to a higher level offense if he has TDC felony convictions). The punishment range for a 3rd degree felony is 2 to 10 yrs in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. He could get probation by agreement with the prosecution, or... View More
Cops pulled us over. I wasn't worried because I didn't have anything on me or anything illegal in my car.
While they were searching me, he tried to hide his dope, he had on him in my back seat floorboard. Cops ended finding his dope, but he wouldn't take responsibility... View More
answered on Jun 3, 2022
You can be convicted of possession of an illegal substance if you have intentional and knowing "care, custody, control or management." You can both possess the same item under the law, if proven with a concept called affirmative links - that link the person charged with the illegal item.... View More
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