If you violate the terms and conditions of your release, like for example: not reporting, a motion to revoke parole can be filed. Once it is filed, your parole is on hold until the MTR is resolved. The "blue" warrant issued when the MTR is filed is not publicly accessible, but your parole... View More

Its just not that simple to suppress evidence. If you want to actually accomplish suppression of evidence, I strongly encourage you to hire an attorney.

But here you go:

https://guides.sll.texas.gov/covid-19/id-vehicle-registration

The registration requirement was only was... View More

The courts are open to the public. See Article 1, Section 13 of the Texas Constitution. Just because something is sensitive or personal does not mean you have a right to a private hearing with the Judge and the lawyers. The lawyers and Judge might, in some circumstances, have a conference in the... View More

The police can lie to you. The only small caveat would be that they can’t deceive you regarding your constitutional rights (to an attorney, to remain silent, etc)

That is why defense attorneys are always pleading with their clients to remain silent. Don’t make any statement or answer... View More

No. The 4th amendment prohibits unreasonable search and seizure. Urinalysis as a condition of supervised release on parole does not qualify.

On such short notice, your only option is to try to file a pro se answer to the lawsuit. Good luck.

Texas courts require information from an such info to have sufficient indications of identity and reliability, if it is relied upon as the basis for probable cause to stop someone. They look at how much they know about the informant, the recency of the information provided, how detailed the info... View More

His attorney would have to ask the court for a bond reduction. He will need to address the issue with his appointed counsel, or hire a new attorney.

Inmates released on parole sign “conditions of release” forms. One condition is that the parolee consents to having his residence or any property under his control searched - WITHOUT a warrant.

That being said, he may still have defenses to any criminal charges, or to the revocation of... View More

Its all called “theft” under Texas law…but, yes. Theft of items up to $2500 is a misdemeanor, but if it is a theft “from a person” its a state jail felony (like if the person is holding the purse). Good luck.

I do not know the status of the charges (is he on probation? On parole? Is there an open case?)….BUT, regardless, facts and circumstances like the ones you describe are helpful mitigation evidence - evidence that would tend to reduce the punishment - if a Judge or Jury will assess punishment.... View More

Yes - if you are not guilty, then plead not guilty and hire an attorney. They must prove you intentionally and knowingly exercised care, custody, control or management of the controlled substance - beyond a reasonable doubt, in order to convict you of possession. The viability of your defense is... View More

If you were not guilty, you should not have plead guilty. By pleading guilty, your ability to appeal is extremely limited. As long as you were competent, knowingly, and voluntarily made, it will not be reversed.

Your guilty plea will not be undone because you “did not see one single bit... View More

If you can afford to hire an attorney, thats the best way to try and prove it. Expect to pay a retainer - unless you have significant and measurable damages, an attorney won’t take your case for free (on a contingency fee, where they get paid in the end, only if you do…). You absolutely can... View More

No. You only can get a charge expunged if it was dismissed without probation / deferred adjudication supervision, or, you were found not guilty at trial.

However, you might qualify for an order of nondisclosure - sealing the offense from public disclosure. Some offenses require a waiting... View More

Assaut on a public servant is a 3rd degree felony (2-10 yrs TDCJ) unless theres an allegation of serious bodily injury, use or exhibition of a weapon (then it jumps up to a 1st degree felony, 5-99yrs TDCJ).

These types of cases are prosecuted zealously. Make sure you have a lawyer you... View More

Again…yes. Anywhere the police obtain a warrant signed by a judge, to wiretap or conduct surveillance, they can place audio/video surveillance. Why would they need consent to conduct surveillance? That would defeat the point…if you get charged with a crime, don’t talk to law enforcement and... View More

No consent is needed if they obtain a search warrant / warrant for surveillance.

Assault causing bodily injury is a class A Misdemeanor. If convicted, its up to 1yr in county jail, and up to a $4k fine. However, you are permitted to use physical force to defend yourself - to the extent and degree of the violence used against you. If someone assaults you, you can physically... View More

Once you have pled guilty and been placed on probation, the case is over. It will not be re-opened and dismissed. You have to abide by the terms and conditions, or the probation could be revoked. Then you’d have to go to prison instead.