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Q: Will i be arrested if i turn in a fugitive that has been living with me, state of TX. I have no criminal background.
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answered on Feb 1, 2023

It's impossible to promise you will not be arrested but here is what the law says.

Sec. 38.05 of the Texas Penal code makes it a crime to harbor a fugitive IF you have the intent to hinder the arrest of another under the authority of a warrant or capias.

If you call the...
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Q: What does. “Motion and Order to Withdraw MTR/MTA” Mean on a court update?

I was a 18 year old kid who got a misdemeanor charge and got probation and ended up moving away.

I still had open probation warrant for years but recently I checked my case and in 2022 it said the above.

What does this mean.

Please help

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answered on Jan 30, 2023

Unfortunately, it's impossible to give you a certain answer with just this information. If you moved away without finishing your probation, they likely filed a "Motion to Revoke Probation" if you were on straight probation or regular probation and if you were on deferred... View More

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Q: Charged with 3rd dwi with a prior felony evading 20yrs ago. What are the odds of probation in texas? Last dwi 2003
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answered on Jan 30, 2023

If it is a true 3rd DWI, then your chances would normally be pretty good to get probation across Texas. This is assuming there were no extenuating circumstances like evading, threatening the officer, involvement in a crash, etc.

The prior evading adds many variables. If you went to prison...
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