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I had an active ticket for not having my child in a seatbelt, and I was on probation for that citation. While still on probation, I received another citation for parking in the roadway.
answered on Sep 9, 2024
Most of this will depend on a number of items, such as whether the county you had the original citation is is going to do any type of statewide check. Even if they do, you can retain counsel, and they should be able to work out an agreement that will allow for either extending or reinstating the... View More 
Is 6 months all that is served on a 6 year sentence in Texas? Can he be paroled from the county jail? Does the parole board typically approve first parole on a violation?
answered on Sep 6, 2024
There is no set answer to this. Generally, we can speculate that he will serve quarter time, or a quarter of the time he was sentenced to serve if it is not a 3g offense, but that is up to the prison system and will depend on several factors. The best thing you can do for him is to get an... View More
I have a 5 year protective order, I lived in this apartment with my abuser and want to move out. He no longer lives there; however I fear he may send people my way- and I would like to live somewhere he can’t pursue me. My dad is a co-signer on my lease but NOT a resident- will they go after him?... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2024
If your Dad is a cosigner on the lease, they can contractually pursue him for any amounts agreed to in the lease, including any attorneys' fees incurred by the complex owner(s) pursuing the damages suffered as a result of the broken lease. That stated, you should consult with a landlord... View More
How can tx file on me when I evaded oklahoma
answered on Sep 4, 2024
This is a bit complex to answer because there is additional information needed to answer well. Whether or not Texas has legal grounds to charge you will depend on what all transpired after you entered Texas and what the State of Texas is charging you with. If it is evasion in Texas, then perhaps... View More
I have a possession of drug paraphernalia citation and i want to know if when i go to court to plea tomorrow if they will explain to me what will happen if i plea guilty before i plea
answered on Sep 6, 2024
Good Afternoon!
If by "they", you mean the Judge or the Prosecutor, they will, but they will not give you advice on what your options are or what you should do. For that, you need a defense attorney. Do not plead guilty as there are other avenues. You do not want this to... View More
i caught some speed on my bike to get home and guess i ended up passing a officer somewhere along the highway, i never noticed and lights or sirens while speeding and once i slowed down after a sec is when i noticed i had officer behind me with lights on at that moment not before, now im being... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2024
I'm sorry you are in this predicament, but there is a lot that can be done. It doesn't sound like you meet the "intentionally" part of the statute required for the offense. The State will try and prove their case through circumstantial evidence inferring that you knew you were... View More
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