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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Criminal Law and Securities Law for Texas on
Q: I was served a "voluntary" list of questions (document requests) from the SEC but cannot afford an attrny. Suggestions?

I have reason to believe I am at the center of their investigation - it involves a significantly large public company. I have been told by friends that the "voluntary" nature of their inquiry is a "test" to see if I will cooperate and I have reason to believe this will not just... View More

Richard Hinds
Richard Hinds
answered on Jul 8, 2023

This is like making voluntary statements during a traffic stop. Just don't do it. Name, address, and DL, and then STFU.

Remember, "Nobody ever got into trouble for what they do not say" and in this case do not voluntarily provide. I you do not supply how can you get into...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: HELLO, MY NEIGHBOR HAS BEEN STALKING ME FOR A YEAR. SHE APPLIED FOR A RESTRAINING ORDER AT COURT BUT SHE NEVER SHOWED UP

the Judge Dismissed the Case. Her Attorney asked for proof of her Stalking because I have the videos. should i give it to her?

Richard Hinds
Richard Hinds
answered on Jul 1, 2023

Do not give her attorney anything. I am not sure exactly what all the facts are in this case but I would not give her attorney anything.

There is no upside to giving it to HER attorney YOUR videos of her, and possibly many downsides that I can imagine in future litigation or false claims....
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Texas on
Q: What type of lawyer do I need on my side of I'm becoming a paid police informant ?

Mainly Tarrant county but could go into Dallas county too . I do not have pending criminal charges. This is voluntary

Richard Hinds
Richard Hinds
answered on Jun 28, 2023

You need a criminal defense attorney.

In most cases, the identity of a police informant is kept confidential. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. An attorney can help you understand your rights and negotiate with the police and prosecution to keep your identity confidential....
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Texas on
Q: So I was arrested in 2019 in Ohio for a misdemeanor of aggravated grand petty theft no weapon but I was let into thearmy

Right after now I live in texas I’m getting honorably discharged can I buy a personal firearm in texas

Richard Hinds
Richard Hinds
answered on Jun 28, 2023

The easiest way to find out for sure is to purchase your firearm from a federally licensed dealer. Make sure you are truthful on the application. As long as you do not lie on the application, the worse that can happen is they deny your purchase. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

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