Get free answers to your legal questions from lawyers in your area.
I am awaiting to see if I will be indicted for a drug charge, however the judge is ordering bond supervision and drug test however I feel like they are using any bad UA's as evidence to present to the jury that will decide if i will be indicted. When I refused the judge revoked my bond and is... View More 
answered on Dec 5, 2014
If you fail to comply with reasonable conditions, like provided a clean urinalysis, then your bond can be, and was, held insufficient. If you cannot afford an attorney, one WILL be appointed to you. However, when you make a significant bond, the attorney appointment office may consider that... View More
T in the air ,, can any thing be done bout this ??????
answered on Dec 5, 2014
I have attached the Penal Code requirements for Deadly Conduct below. Based upon the facts you gave, you seem to satisfy the necessary elements for felony deadly conduct. I would have to know the specific facts of your case, however, to give a legal opinion. Good luck.
Sec. 22.05. DEADLY... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2014
If your "friend" is a person with whom you have a sexual relationship then you need to make sure your ages within three years of each other down to the day and that all sexual encounters are consensual. If you are outside of three years, then you could face criminal charges for Sexual... View More
He was walking home, in the company og a young man that had just committed a robbery, and who had the victim's property on his person.
My son wasn't involved in the crime.
answered on Dec 5, 2014
Your son can be arrested if there is probable cause to believe he was a party to a criminal offense. Learn more about probable cause by following this link: http://versustexas.com/criminal/was-i-illegally-arrested/. Once arrested, your son will have to make bond or stay in jail until released on a... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2014
Burglary of a Habitation is a 2nd Degree Felony punishable by 2 to 20 years, but can be enhanced to a First Degree 5-99 years with one prior felony pen trip or to Habitual Offender 25-99/Life with two prior felony pen trips. Learn more about this offense here:... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2014
Not necessarily. In Texas, you need to be readily identified in the information, but that can be by birth name, true name, nickname, or even name unknown and physical description. As long as you are identified in court as the same person alleged in the indictment, and the indictment is specific... View More
I am out on bond for 2 felony charges and I am worried. My attorney told them to contact them a long time ago what should I do?
answered on Dec 5, 2014
If you already have an attorney, you should call them immediately to determine if there are any warrants for your arrest and what, if any, new charges you can expect.
ITS HIS FIRST DWI BUT SINCE HE WAS WITH OUR DAUGHER IT WENT TO A FELONY WE HAVE A LAWYER AND WE HAVE A PRETRIAL I WILL JUST LIKE THAT TO KNOW THE POSSIBILITIES
answered on Dec 5, 2014
If you already have an attorney, you should speak with your hired attorney first and foremost. They will be able to provide legal advice in this area. If you simply want to read and learn more about the law on DWIs with Child Passengers, visit this page for additional information:... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2014
If you are legally stopped, an officer can search you in one of four situations: with your consent, pursuant to a Terry frisk pat down over your clothes for officer protection, pursuant to probable cause that a crime was, is, or will soon be occurring, or as part of the booking procedure to jail.... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2014
Being stopped by the police and subsequently searched is never a pleasant experience. An officer can illegally stop you in three situations: in a voluntary encounter, with reasonable suspicion, or with probable cause. Here is a good summary: http://versustexas.com/criminal/can-police-stop-me/. If... View More
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
