answered on Aug 4, 2022
Signing a citation has no legal effect; the ticket is just a notice of when and where to appear for court. Paying the fine, however, finalizes the case.
My so. Was involved in an accident. He was given a citation for failure to control speed but he was taken to the hospital under protective custody. One I got the police report there was also a DWI charge. Once he was released from the hospital they showed up at his house with a warrant &... Read more »
answered on Aug 4, 2022
Yes, your son needs an attorney. Contact a lawyer who practices in the county where the case is filed. Good luck
answered on Aug 4, 2022
The potential consequences are revocation of probation and jail. Call your PO asap. Good luck.
answered on Aug 4, 2022
Get with your attorney before you do anything to see 1) what is alleged in the motion to revoke to determine, 2) if you can cure any of the violations alleged. Good luck.
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answered on Aug 4, 2022
First, stop making confessions on social media; law enforcement monitor these sites. Next, get with an attorney. No one in this forum knows the total evidence in possession of the State, so on one here has a clue of what the outcome of your cases will be. DO NOT TALK ABOUT THE FACTS OF THIS... Read more »
I’m a witness for the prosecution. (The DA)
answered on Jul 26, 2022
No one in this forum can predict exactly what will happen in your situation, but if you testify at trial, expect to be cross examined.
If this is so then would it vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction like most other rules?
Also, once officer has proclaimed that someone is driving without license especially in written form (e.a. ticket) are they allowed to let that person continue on with their drive after issuing such a... Read more »
answered on Jul 20, 2022
Short answer: no, it does not matter if an officer writes a citation in pen or pencil.
I’m a 15y.o. girl. Some of my friends are involved in drug use and have told me that their drugs seemed to have been laced with other dangerous drugs. I’m not too familiar with drugs considering I do not use them (and do not want to.) From these stories I have become concerned about their... Read more »
answered on Jul 20, 2022
It is illegal for drug dealers to sell anyone drugs, laced or not.
So what can I do to get the
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answered on Apr 27, 2022
If the original suspension arises from an incident in Missouri, Texas will not give you a license until they receive a clearance letter from Missouri stating that you have completed all requirements under the laws of that state and there are no further holds on obtaining a license. Talk with the... Read more »
I also have credit card my forgery was from 2009 and my credit card abuse was from 2016 I believe I want to see if the outcome for my dwi with a kid would be probation if I agree to doing classes community service
answered on Apr 27, 2022
You will have to have this discussion with your lawyer. It's POSSIBLE that you can get probation but what will happen in your specific case depends on the specific evidence in the State's possession. Call your attorney. Good luck.
answered on Apr 27, 2022
No one in this forum can answer your question with any specificity, but you can go to the TDCJ website and the date your boyfriend is first eligible for parole will be listed. Good luck.
I'm currently waiting for my court date but at the bottom of the citation where there should be signatures, it's blank. He never asked me to sign and he never signed.
answered on Apr 14, 2022
Signing a ticket or not has no affect on the validity of the charge.
He refused all the tests and they had to get a judge to do a warrant for the blood test.
answered on Apr 14, 2022
You son is an adult for criminal purposes and the degree of offense that he will be charged with will depend on his blood/alcohol concentration. If he has a Texas driver's license, there are license suspension issues he must address within 15 days of his release, so I suggest he contact an... Read more »
My son got in a fight off school property the next day a police officer pulled him into the office right him his Miranda rights and started questioning him without parent knowledge parent supervision or parent permission and threaten him made him feel intimidated even though he was just defending... Read more »
answered on Apr 13, 2022
A juvenile can be questioned by the police without a parent being present. Whether that statement can be used, however, can be used as evidence in a subsequent legal proceeding depends on the totality of the questioning. Has a petition alleging delinquent conduct been filed? Talking with an... Read more »
answered on Apr 13, 2022
Texas Penal Code:
Sec. 25.072. REPEATED VIOLATION OF CERTAIN COURT ORDERS OR CONDITIONS OF BOND IN FAMILY VIOLENCE, CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT, SEXUAL ASSAULT OR ABUSE, INDECENT ASSAULT, STALKING, OR TRAFFICKING CASE. (a) A person commits an offense if, during a period that is 12 months or... Read more »
Trying to charge her with assault the police that work at the school said we have ten days to bring her to the school to be fingerprinted or they will pick her up from the house. She was the ONLY one punished for the fight even after we’ve obtained evidence that the young lady started the whole... Read more »
answered on Apr 13, 2022
First question: is your daughter under 17? At 16 years of age or under, juvenile law applies. At 17, she will be considered an adult for criminal law purposes (and the rules are different). Also, fingerprints are part of the book-in process which is generally not done at a school. In my... Read more »
He also has various other past convictions totaling around 20 i do believe. This is second time in collin county last conviction was in 2020 also there
answered on Jul 21, 2021
I am not sure of your exact question. Call an attorney in your area. Good luck.
answered on Jul 7, 2021
If you believe this person is a danger to himself/herself or others, you can request an involuntary mental health commitment. This process cannot adequately explained in this forum. Call an attorney in your area. Good luck.
Is my criminal history of drug possession probable cause for search?
answered on Jun 9, 2021
The answer to your question as posed is no, but I suggest you obtain a copy of the incident report to discover the officer's version of events. Calling a lawyer may help. Good luck.
they said no the cop said he sees and nugget of weed and that since they lied they nhad to search the car that was in the drivers sister name with insurance they driver is leagal to drive they search the car finds a glock 19 and some marijuana upon release they tell my son that his phones have been... Read more »
answered on Jun 9, 2021
If contraband is in plain view of an officer, then that officer has probable cause to b perform a search. I cannot comment on why the officer seized cell phones. Your son should meet with a lawyer; I can't comment on the relationship you have with your son, but in my experience, what he... Read more »
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