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3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Elder Law for Texas on
Q: I've been charged with a crime and the lawyer wants to talk to me should I speak with them with her without my lawyer

I have not been indicted I'm just charged and I want to know if I should speak with the detective about my case

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answered on Aug 4, 2023

The simplest answer is, "absolutely not"! It would help to know more about your case. Where is it, what is the charge, and when did the offense allegedly occur? I might be able to offer a little more advice with the additional information, but it's never a good idea to meet with law... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Texas on
Q: I've been wrongfully acussed and charged on a felony in 2016 and in 2022 was arrested on a failure to appear on this

I've asked for court dates and videos for this and still haven't gotten anything and I was also told I was indicted asked for paperwork and still nothing but a plea bargain

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answered on May 21, 2023

The first question I have is, has the warrant for your failure to appear been resolved? Secondly, did the DA seek a second indictment for bail jumping?

Assuming your warrant has been resolved on the initial case, and assuming there is not an additional indictment pending for bail jumping,...
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Q: How is evidence introduced at a criminal trial and at the same time protecting a client's rights?
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answered on May 6, 2023

All evidence in a criminal trial is either admitted, or excluded, pursuant to The Texas Rules of Evidence, The Texas Penal Code, and The Texas Rules of Criminal Procedure. It's the obligation of the court, as gatekeeper, to determine the admissibility, or inadmissibility, of all evidence which... View More

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Q: Can I file a lawsuit against someone who stole property from my house? The DA is dragging their feet

I cannot get the DA nor the DA's investigator to answer any calls or emails. The officer involved is frustrated as well. This has been going on for over six months and no charges have been brought

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answered on May 5, 2023

The answer is "yes", but I would speak to the prosecutor handling your case before filing your civil suit.

A civil lawsuit running parallel to a criminal prosecution can be used by the defense in the criminal case to show the complainant's motive. In other words, if a Judge...
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Q: Cops kicked my hotel room door in with search warrant claiming sum1 said they found<1G meth out in hallway. Enough PC?

If someone calls police claiming they found less than a G of meth outside of a hotel room in the hallway is that enough PC for drug task force and police to kick my door in and raid my room? The search warrant said they had reason to believe that I was trafficking meth and cocaine. They only found... View More

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answered on Nov 27, 2023

IF, and I stress, IF, thats all they have, it's doubtful that it would stand as adequate probable cause. You might want to look a little closer at the pc affidavit and see what other facts law enforcement included to convince a judge to sign the search warrant.

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Q: I have a warrant for shop lifting ive never been in trouble before or after this I was self medicating with alcohol caus

Cause austin denied my Xanax saying austin just doesnt give it but ive been on for years now I'm too scared to go in because of the large amount of psych meds i take

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answered on Nov 23, 2023

With the right lawyer in place - one willing to go see the prosecutor and Judge in advance, you may be able to avoid the jail bookin process with an pre-approved PR Bond.

Good Luck!

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Q: Okay I have a huge problem, I was arrested 3 years ago October 9th,2023, my charge was unlawful carrying of a weapon,

I'm still out on bail on that charge, but I have not yet received a court date.. And then I was in a accident on May9th, 2023 and the result of that I was arrested for a indictment of possession of a dangerous drug is it possible to get this drug case dropped even though I was parked in the... View More

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answered on Sep 24, 2023

It is certainly possible - how probable it is depends on several factors which were not included in your post. I suggest you contact a criminal defense attorney in your jurisdiction so that all the relevant issues can be discussed. You may, or may not, have to pay a consultation fee. Every criminal... View More

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