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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 
What is going on. Why has he not been to court, can they even keep him there. He has a valid visa but ice hold due to felonies never been in trouble ever
answered on Dec 2, 2024
No one in this forum can comment on your husband's specific case because no one in this forum knows the evidence in possession of the State. As a general rule, however, it can take weeks if not months for a felony case to be indicted. Call an attorney in your area to discuss the facts of... View More
his wife made the accusation. Now he wants to file for divorce but he doesn’t want to do it with anything on his record
answered on Dec 2, 2024
Dismissal of the criminal charge will NOT automatically cause removal of the protective order. Calling an attorney would help explain the process. 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.,
I `pled guilty to the charge and successfully completed probation and have not been in trouble since . . This was in 2009. Am I a convicted felon? Thank you for your reply.
answered on Oct 26, 2023
If you successfully completed deferred adjudication probation, you are not a convicted felon. If you were placed on straight probation, you have been convicted of a felony.
He has requested an attorney visit, his discovery, a bond reduction/ bond on his no bond and she's done none of that, she doesn't answer messages or calls, and today she just didn't show up for court is this grounds to fire her and request new counsel?
answered on Oct 26, 2023
You can make any request you desire, but in attempting not to be TOO flippant: you get what you pay for. The Court has appoint counsel and is paying for her/him, not you so it is up to the Judge on whether you receive new counsel. Good luck.
In 2015 I got tickets that turned to warrants. In 2016 they were turned over to collections. In the past if I looked myself up I saw I had warrants. Now it does not come up. I tried to call and get information but noone is answering. Do I still have warrants or since 7 years passed and collections... View More
answered on Oct 19, 2023
Warrants are not automatically "void" after the passage of time. Call a lawyer in the area where the warrants were issued to discover the status of the matters. Good luck.
im 15 almost 16 and i live with my grandmother whos disabled and not my legal guardian my parents are drug addicts and i dont know where they are usually, i wish to live by my self but cant because i havent been enrolled in school for several years and havent been to the doctors in a long time... View More
answered on Oct 19, 2023
Contact Child Protective Services in your area. Good luck.
In Texas, is there a law about the disposal of controlled substances? Is it legal for a parent to throw their child’s prescription bottle with remaining pills of Adderall in a trash can, even if it’s not expired?
answered on Oct 19, 2023
I would not infer anything rom a delay by the State in filing criminal charges. Get with your attorney to talk with the intake department of the DA's office. Good louck.
answered on Oct 19, 2023
You get a cash bond returned after finalization of the criminal case. If a bail bond company posted bond, you will not get the premium paid to the bond company
He shoved me so hard that I fell and fractured my elbow. He was arrested and I had a friend drive me to the hospital. Will I have to go to court? How will anyone in the court know my elbow was fractured? How long does it take to get a court date in Brazos County? He emailed me and said he was being... View More
answered on Oct 19, 2023
You understandably have a lot of questions which cannot be adequately answered in this forum. Your husband will need an attorney. Start calling lawyers in your area. Good luck.
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