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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: I have been out on a pr bond for right at 13 months now . My charge was on 6/28/22 . I wasn’t indicted until 9/6/23

I thought I was suppose to be indicted within 180 days after I was out on bond

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
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

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for Texas on
Q: Can I seal, expunge, or appeal a guilty disposition for Failure to Appear in a traffic ticket?

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.

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
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.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Texas on
Q: There was 3 charges back in October of 2011 that were all misdemeanors. Is there a statute of limitation in texas?

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

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
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

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Texas on
Q: Is a traffic ticket admissible if the citation date and time are inaccurate?

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?

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Texas on
Q: I have a reckless driving ticket due to speeding and wanting to get off the record due to employer requirements

Ticket has been paid for after I received it

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
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

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: I’ve been charged with terroristic threat but for months my ex and her family have threatens my families life.

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

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
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:...
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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Texas on
Q: If I have traffic tickets from 2004 can they arrest me for those?

Tickets for no driving license, MVI inspection out, failure to appear.

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
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.

2 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for Texas on
Q: My mom was killed in DWI and his lawyer has kept resetting the case for 3 years because he is sick what can we do?

This is Really has been emotional and stressful

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
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

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: My brother was arrested for possession of cocaine, it was meth, & they didnt put an amount. Defect in Indictment?

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

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
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

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: Can a police officer charge you for some drugs found outside your car hours later after you have already bn took 2 jail?

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

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
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.

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Texas on
Q: Can I get a ticket dismissed if the officer knowingly lied about posted speed limit on my ticket?

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.

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
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

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: My home was searched and items taken from home .reason for search was for suspected credit card fraud and stolen jewlery

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 ?

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets, Cannabis & Marijuana Law and Municipal Law for Texas on
Q: 22 years ago got 2 tickets. I've had a driver's license and ID since then I don't know why now &is it legal?

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?

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Texas on
Q: My husband's parole officer failed to return calls now issued warrant. What can we do?

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

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Nov 21, 2023

What is the basis for the revocation stated in the motion? Call your lawyer. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: can you be represented by the public defenders office if your bond is $75,000
Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: Can 3rd party be charged if accompanying a primary suspect under investigation due to confidential informant information

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?

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
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.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: Can a person have a dfz enhancement added to a charge when schools were closed due to covid-19?
Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Nov 20, 2023

Short answer, yes. A drug free zone is a geographical location.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Divorce, Family Law and Civil Rights for Texas on
Q: My brother's ex wife is trying to extort or blackmail him. What can he do? continued details: jail 3x nowbecausethis

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

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: If someone was charged with class B misdemeanor theft and was 18 and wants expungement would they be drug tested?
Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: What should I do if I was arrested twice for the same thing ? I was out on bond and missed my court date. I was arrested

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

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
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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