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3 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning for Texas on
Q: My husband and I are endeavoring to have our wills done. We are 70 and 71.
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Jose M. Rocha
answered on Nov 19, 2024

It is always important to plan ahead and look into Estate Planning, no matter your age or stage in life. A thoughtful estate planning will ensure your assets pass on to heirs according to your last wishes. Without a Will, for example, your loved ones would have to go through a lengthy process... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Texas on
Q: I want to report someone to CPS because of some things I've seen .I do not want her to know I called CPS on her.

Will they tell her it was me? I dont want her to know it was me. The babies are always dirty hungry and she keeps them in a dirty motel and around drugs

Jose M. Rocha
Jose M. Rocha
answered on Feb 6, 2020

If you suspect or know that a child is being abused or neglected, you should report it as soon as possible. You may call 1-800-252-5400 and tell them right away that you want to remain anonymous. Please know that, even if you tell them your name, Child Protective Services (CPS) keeps the name of... View More

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5 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: can I get a non disclosure agreement?

I have a class A misdemeanor assault causing bodily injury from 2015. The victim is now in prison for assault with a deadly weapon. Which no one believed happened to me at the time due to lack of evidence that I was attacked. I did defend myself that’s why I pled guilty to assault. The victim was... View More

Jose M. Rocha
Jose M. Rocha
answered on May 9, 2019

You may petition for an order of non-disclosure to seal records of an arrest and its corresponding judicial process that resulted in you being placed in deferred adjudication probation (community supervision). If you completed the probation successfully, and after the requisite statutory waiting... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Immigration Law for Texas on
Q: My dad is being detained and charged with reentry and is a federal case now.Is there anything that anybody can do ?
Jose M. Rocha
Jose M. Rocha
answered on Apr 28, 2019

You should seek advise from an attorney familiar with reentry cases in federal court and immigration law. A reentry case in federal court depends on many factors to resolve, and to adequately advise you on whether anything that anybody can do to help your father. However, it is important to... View More

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