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He quit seeing psychiatrist and taking his meds. He has a pending jail time drug felony in one county (TX) and a pending drug felony in another TX county and now arrested for unlawful firearm possession. He was sleeping under a bridge and was searched. He said he kept it for protection. Gun has... View More 
answered on Oct 12, 2020
Because of the attorney-client privilege, your son's attorney cannot discuss your son's case with you without your son's consent unless you have been appointed by a Court as guardian of your son's person.
They kicked in my door and took my friend and I to jail . I bonded out and we both got the same court appointed lawyer . she has already signed
answered on Oct 9, 2020
There is a high probability that the lawyer has a conflict of interest and cannot represent you both.
answered on Oct 6, 2020
It all depends on whether you exerted care, custody or control over it. If you and some friends were sitting around a table , the meth was on the table in front of you and there was evidence that y'all were using it, everyone could probably be successfully prosecuted for it.
answered on Oct 6, 2020
It all depends on whether you exerted care, custody or control over it. If you and some friends were sitting around a table , the meth was on the table in front of you and there was evidence that y'all were using it, everyone could probably be successfully prosecuted for it.
I walked off of a Wal-Mart with an iitemi intended to bit accidentally & was charged with theft. I paid all my fees & got into no more trouble & the case was dismissed. Will that show on a background check?
answered on Oct 6, 2020
That arrest and case will likely appear on your record unless you file a Petition for Order of Non-Disclosure with the Court and the Court grants the Motion.
What can I do ? She said it’s her house since we were under age when my dad passed and the check was written under her name when she purchased the house. She trying to sell our house and keep everything to move with her new boyfriend.
answered on Oct 6, 2020
It depends on whether any of the settlement proceeds where intended for you as a minor. If so, you may have a claim against your mother for misappropriating your settlement proceeds. The answer to your question depends on what was in the written settlement agreement.
answered on Oct 4, 2020
Your question is far too broad for anyone to accurately answer in this forum. However, it is theoretically possible to make a complaint for ineffective assistance of counsel after an open plea if the attorney recommended doing so and did not adequately investigate and present a defense that the... View More
Driver was not the registered owner. A claim was then filed against her insurance company after the accident. She provided her insurance information to me. Her insurance declined the claim. The Insurance do not provide liability coverage for any person for that person's liability arising... View More
answered on Oct 4, 2020
In theory, an injured Plaintiff might sue the owner of a car even if the owner was not driving under a cause of action for "negligent entrustment."
I live in Texas, I’m being charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon but no one was hurt. Can the charge get dropped to misdemeanor or a less serious charge
answered on Oct 4, 2020
In theory, an Aggravated Assault - Deadly Weapon could be reduced to a lesser included misdemeanor offense, but either the prosecutor would have to agree to do so or a jury, after a trial, would have to find that you are not guilty of felony Aggravated Assault - Deadly Weapon but were only guilty... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2020
You should ask the Court for an Order to make you the parent with primary custody.
A hour later I called her and told her to just bring my friends 20 dollars back.i then received a text saying this is sheriff Tatum and what was the 20 dollars for.im scared I left my house and haven't went back since.i don't know what to do
answered on Sep 30, 2020
I suggest that you stop texting, do not respond to the text that you describe and then consult with an experienced Criminal Defense lawyer.
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I have a hearing for a less than 1 possession charge and dont want to have to go in again without an attorney
answered on Sep 30, 2020
If you cannot afford an attorney, the Court will appoint one for you.
i have been charged with felony deadly conduct.
I am the custodial parent, however he took her for a visit and refused to give her back and then had a restraining order files. . The hearing has been reset to mid October as he is required to get a nail drug test bc he is an addict and is on felony probation. Since it has been over 14 days since... View More
answered on Sep 28, 2020
Under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, a Temporary Restraining Order usually expires on its own 14 days after it has been issued. TRO's are often extended, however. I suggest that you call the District Clerk to ask.
The police took his gun collection because he had a felon. He was trying to sell his guns to help pay for his legal bills. My brother committed suicide last week and I am the next of kin. I want to sell the guns to pay for his final arrangements. His gun collection was worth 10’s of thousands... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2020
You have the right to ask, but it does not mean that the police will comply. I suggest that you contact the police chief of the District Attorney and explain the situation and see if they can accommodate you. If not, a lawyer may be able to help you.
answered on Sep 24, 2020
The statute for limitations for Class A & B misdemeanors is two years.
Our son, has bad allergies. He has a good computer job and works from his home. If he allows his girlfriend to move in, can he make her move out? What if he cannot get along with her and needs to end the relationship? What are legal issues?
answered on Sep 20, 2020
If son's girlfriend has no ownership interest in his house and is not on any lease agreement in connection with the house, he can have her evicted.
I was charged with a class A misdemeanor for assault causes bodily injury family member after a domestic dispute with my wife in which I reached for the remote from her and grabbed her arm to retrieve it after she would not give it back. She called the police and later called back to have the... View More
answered on Sep 20, 2020
The State can prosecute a person believed to have committed a crime even if the alleged victim tells them that he or she does not want the case prosecuted. You will likely need to have a lawyer to help you in this situation. If you are in our geographic area, we would be happy to help.... View More
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