I am happy for you. Great job, however the answer depends on whether your parental rights were terminated. If not I'd say courts would rather keep children with family members when possible so you have a decent chance. Best of luck to you.

You will need to discuss this with your lawyer. This is a complex area of the law on enhancements and one of the more reversed area after a trial. The answer depends on more than I could discuss in this forum but your lawyer should be able to give you a satisfactory answer, if not get a second... View More

You choose to speak with them at your own peril. You should have a lawyer go with you if possible AND you do not have to speak with them. The reason it is advised not to speak with them is because nothing you say in your favor can be offered as evidence to prove innocence (it is hearsay) , however... View More

I believe it may be illegal but I am sure the state will claim there was no expectation of privacy to try to circumvent the law. To legally record a conversation in Texas you must be a party to the conversation but because inmates are regularly recorded, and warned their calls are subject to... View More

I'm not familiar with the particulars of the allegations against you but I want to warn you of scams being perpetrated on unsuspecting people. The person alleges some untoward conduct and try to blackmail people by having them send money. Just be aware of such situations.

Unfortunately a current charge may be enhanced with previous convictions, not charges but final convictions. You will need a lawyer to review the charges to determine whether an enhancement is proper under the situation.

The prosecutor has wide discretion in which cases to pursue, such as in the Ramsey case in Colorado.

You only get credit for 20% if the court determines you are "satisfactorily participating". I suggest working as a trustee, even if you get no credit you get certain perks. Good luck.

Yes, it is a one party consent state as long as you are a party to the conversation you may record it.

Hopefully you have a lawyer to help, if not, you need to get a lawyer that practices defending the type of charges pending in the county where the charges are. Your attorney may be able to use the "attorney bond" to have the defendant released.

There has been a movement as of... View More

I doubt any lawyer will advise that you "just move on", particularly if you feel you legitimately have a valid claim. You claim seems to be mor eof an occupational disease or repetitive injury than one caused by "pulling, pushing, twisting" so I would not worry about the... View More

Yes you can apply to have the carrier pay continued medical benefits but since the Texas State Supreme Court (TSSC) has taken away the right of injured workers to sue carriers for bad faith most are lef with little to no remedy. The TSSC must believe the carriers will pay or reopen claims based on... View More

I would say the chances of finding a pro bono lawyer are slim but you may be able to obtain someone that will charge a reasonable rate and take payments. Many times the difference in the price between a good lawyer and a great lawyer is very similar, the key is to find a lawyer that your... View More

You may find some comfort in knowing that sometimes an appeal results in a more harsh punishment for the person appealing.

Well if you were convicted the convition cannot be removed, perhaps the conviction can sealed, but not removed or expunged. If you were never convicted then it can be removed/expunged.

Sounds as if she has been referred to a work hardening program? I agree with S. Michael, employers cannot "opt out" after a worker has been injured. They are either "all in" or "all out" at the time of the injury.

Lawyers are bound by ethical obligations to rigorously defend clients. Although I have heard some court appointed lawyers say only the bare minimum defense will be offered on appointed case I completely disgree. I believe the same duty is owed to clients regardless. In fact you can review the... View More

You will most likely be required to hire a lawyer to help sort that out because several issues are involved. Is the SOL still in play with respect to the citation received in the mail? If the citation is from the same incident the SOL should also apply. You should consult with a lawyer, many give... View More

I WOULD SAY THE PERSON THAT WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR IT AT THE TIME THE CAR IS IMPOUNDED, depending on why.

BUT OF COURSE (sorry, just noticed all caps) if the car was impounded for past parking tickets or some other reason that you are responsible for, that burden would fall on you.

Yes, it can, however getting such is very difficult because you must file a writ and obtain a new trial and then you must win the new trial. I doubt the DA's office would agree to reverse the case unless you have some super compelling evidence that you could not have discovered before the trial.