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 
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,... View More
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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
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... View More
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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