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I thought I was suppose to be indicted within 180 days after I was out on bond
answered on Nov 20, 2023
The statute of limitations for misdemeanor cases in Texas is two years from the date of the alleged offense. For felonies it varies due to the offense but the minimum is three years. If you are in jail for 180 days, however, and no indictment is filed, you can get a personal recognizance bond to... View More 
I apparently plead guilty to a traffic ticket failure to appear and now it is making it difficult to find a job with a failure to appear on my record.
answered on Aug 22, 2023
A motion for new trial to set aside a final judgement is POSSIBLE in any case, but the time limit to file such a motion is very limited. If more than 30 days have elapsed since your plea/judgment, the answer to your question is no, you cannot appeal.
Charges were domestic violence, unlawful restraint, and terroristic threat. All accusations were fabricated and in the discovery was absolutely no evidence of any factual statements. The courts have already tried dropping the terroristic threats and the unlawful restraints but the domestic... View More
answered on Jul 10, 2023
To answer your direct question: yes, there IS a statute of limitation in Texas BUT the statute of limitations is satisfied once the charging instrument is filed by the State with the court. The statute of limitations does not deal with delay is resolving a case once it has been filed. The... View More
Is it best practice or culturally appropriate for an officer to ask the accused to open their door for registration information?
What is the penal code I should review for additional information on this process?
answered on Dec 27, 2022
Yes, the officer can ask the question you refer to. Check the Texas Transportation Code and/or the city ordinance in the locale where you received the citation to review the statute in question. for class c violations Good luck.
Ticket has been paid for after I received it
answered on Dec 15, 2022
You cannot remove a citation from your driving record once you have been found guilty and the Court has entered a final judgment. You have to take the steps necessary to avoid the final conviction. Call an attorney BEFORE you do anything with a court. Good luck
I have kept quiet in hopes my manipulative ex would chnage but never did, just got worse and ended up in a dark place feeling used and played by someone I loved. Can they go back and charge her and her family as well for threatning me? I have proof of it happening multiple times. Does this help the... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2022
No one in this forum can evaluate your case. No one here knows the evidence in the State's possession. Have this discussion with your attorney.
You are going to have to retain one; the DA is not going to dismiss the charges against you just because you walk into court and state:... View More
Tickets for no driving license, MVI inspection out, failure to appear.
answered on Nov 15, 2022
Once warrants are issued, they don't disappear. You either have to post bonds or get arrested. Calling an attorney in the county where the warrants are pending would help. Good luck.
This is Really has been emotional and stressful
answered on Nov 15, 2022
I'm confused. Who is the "he" you are referring to? The driver of the vehicle who hit your mother? Regarding any delay, the pandemic has created a huge backlog in virtually all courts. If your mother was the victim of this crime, I suggest contacting the DA assigned to the case.... View More
Can he get that dismissed? Dont they have to put a weight and the right drug? Which Motion to dismiss would it be- failure to state an offense or defect in charging instrument? We cant afford an attorney and his public defender does not answer, any help on what to file or look up would be... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2022
The State has the burden of proof in all cases to convince a jury that all allegations in an indictment are true. The remedy in the situation you describe is to set the case for trial (and in the meanwhile, have the drugs tested by an independent 3rd party lab; your brother can't just walk up... View More
My brother was stopped and searched and nothing but s blunt was found in him. When was then took to jail finally. The cop did a very thorough search of his ride and found nothing else. He was them arrested and took to county jail. Over 6 hours later the law comes back to the jail and says he found... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2022
The short answer to your question is yes, a person can be charged with a criminal offense under the situation you describe. Whether the State can prove these allegations beyond a reasonable doubt, however, is a different matter. Start calling lawyers in your area. Good luck.
I was in a 70mph zone, clocked in a 70mph zone and stopped just before the 65mph sign but he wrote me a ticket as if I was in the 65mph zone. He falsified a document.
answered on Oct 20, 2022
The first question is what is the alleged location in question. Next, the zoning of that location must be checked. Whether the officer lied or not is a question of fact which is what trials are for; the officer has the right to appear in court to testify just like you do and she/he may claim YOU... View More
But in that search they found nothing of the sort but supposedly a pipe and methamphetamine 1 to 4 g! Is this legally able to be arrested for and me not know about what they are taken or found ?
answered on Oct 20, 2022
If the premises was searched pursuant to a valid search warrant and other contraband and/or other illegal activity is discovered, law enforcement is entitled to confiscate the items and file criminal charges. Cal your attorney ASAP to review the search warrant., Good luck.
they're going to issue a warrant for my arrest is that legal after 22 years why haven't they done it before now? Any loopholes?
answered on Nov 21, 2023
The question is whether the complaint (the formal charging instrument) was filed with the court within the 2 year statute of limitations period from the date of alleged offense. Calling a lawyer would help. Good luck.
My husband's parole officer whom I know personally and recently suffered the loss of his spouse failed to reschedule his report date on Oct 7 and then would not return any calls. Called directly to the parole office spoke with his supervisor who assured us he would make contact and he never... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2023
What is the basis for the revocation stated in the motion? Call your lawyer. Good luck
answered on Nov 21, 2023
If the court determines you cannot afford to retain private counsel, you will be appointed an attorney, regardless of what the bond amount on the case is.
Can informant get lesser sentence for providing law enforcement with information on suspect?
Can bi-standard in car be charged in place of primary suspect under investigation due to CI
Providing info on primary suspect?
answered on Nov 20, 2023
Anybody can be charged with anything, anytime, anywhere. Whether the State can prove any allegation beyond a reasonable doubt, however, depends on the specific evidence in their possession.
answered on Nov 20, 2023
Short answer, yes. A drug free zone is a geographical location.
She left him very abruptly and she ended it horribly with not a lot of questions answered. No sit down and discussion about why or anything. Just kicked him out and then cut him off completely. And well my brother being heartbroken and in so much emotional pain wanted answers and explanations.... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2023
I am not sure of your exact question, but if a protective order has been issued your brother must stay away or risk going to prison. He needs to talk with a criminal defense attorney and a divorce attorney. Good luck.
answered on Oct 26, 2023
The two matters you describe have nothing to do with one another. What was the final disposition of the theft charge? Calling a lawyer would help. Good luck.
Did 6 months in jail till I was taken for a bond reduction. I placed bail and was released. A month later I got picked up again for me not going to court the time I didn’t go when I missed court
answered on Oct 26, 2023
You need an attorney to help finalize this matter. Start calling lawyers in your area. Good luck.,
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