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answered on Oct 7, 2016
There could be a serach & seizure issue if they did not have a warrant and they did not have another legally authorized reason to be in the house or searching the house. However, if they did not find anything, there is not really any remedy. Call an experienced criminal defense attorney if... View More 
My wife had 2 children with another man during our marriage and now I need the children's names so I can add them to the divorce paperwork but she will not respond.
answered on Oct 1, 2016
You can file for the divorce, claim there were 2 children born during the marriage whose identity is not known at this time, request a paternity test (because children born during the marriage are presumed to be the husbands) and then amend pleadings afterwards once discovery/paternity testing is... View More
-- there was also a hit and run involved. I'm worried the police will come after me -- can they do that to a passenger?
answered on Sep 27, 2016
If they have the license plate number or somehow know how to identify the driver/car, the driver and/or registered owner will face the potential for criminal and civil liability. This is a serious situation. If you are a passenger you may also be liable if there was a duty to stop and render... View More
answered on Sep 24, 2016
The burden to show an illegal search and seizure is initially on the defendant to request a motion to suppress hearing to contest the issue. If you think your rights were violated call a local experienced criminal defense attorney most of us give free consultations.
Nor did I call the police the neighbors did what class felony is this and what can I do he didn't assault me he's never been charged with a violent crime in his life. I would like to know if I sign a form of non prosecution if the state is going to or if they can try to pick up the... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2016
This is a 3rd Degree Felony if he had no prior family violence findings in his criminal history record. Otherwise it is a 2nd Degree Felony. This is very serious and should be taken seriously even if you do not want the charges filed. The State can pick up the charges and prosecute without your... View More
answered on Sep 20, 2016
Third degree felony range of punishment is 2-10 years texas department corrections (prison) and up to a $10,000 fine. However, you should not assume you will do prison time. Even if this is not your first felony, you should retain an experienced local attorney to help you with the case so you can... View More
answered on Sep 19, 2016
They can be charged with injury to a child if the injury was not serious bodily injury. If they caused serious bodily injury they can be charged with aggravated assault.
answered on Sep 18, 2016
Retain an experienced criminal law attorney and have them defend you. Even false allegations should be taken seriously because if you are convicted it can have a devastating affect on your career and possibly even your freedom.
8 months, can his dad take legal action to keep my son?
answered on Sep 15, 2016
Yes. It will most likely be considered a material change in circumstance and would open the door to a modification. However, if you believe this is in your son's best interest you should work with the father to modify the custody agreement in a way that satisfies the collective needs of... View More
You run outside away from the store clerk and then another store worker grabs a baseball ball bat from behind the counter and gives it to a costumer and strikes me with it.. wut kind of case is this
answered on Sep 9, 2016
It is called robbery and is a second degree felony. It can jump to a first degree felony if it is aggravated because of serious bodily injury, it is done to someone over 65 or involves a deadly weapon.
Do I go to them and they take care of everything, or do I have to file something with the court?
answered on Sep 9, 2016
A bondsman helps you post bond so you don't have to wait in jail during the pendent of your case. If you have ano active warrant out for your arrest, call a bondsman and find out what the bond amount is set at and what their price is to post the bond for you. Industry standard is generally... View More
The charges were filed last year and he has lived with person since can charges be dismissed
answered on Sep 9, 2016
It's possible to get dismissals in these cases but he needs to take it seriously from the start. The State can choose to prosecute even if the complainant signs a non-prosecution affidavit. Call anow experienced local attorney to see if there are other facts in the case that would help... View More
Separated 1yr ago. 2 kids. left her the check book. She writes herself a $500 ( may or may not be enough) check every month.
answered on Sep 7, 2016
It depends. There is not enough information to determine what you would owe in back child support (if any) and if the $500 per month would cover it. Also she would have to go to court to get an order for back child support so it would be better for y'all to reach an agreement and limit the... View More
About 6-7 months ago I borrowed $500 from an online company. Today I received a call that said I had to pay the money back immediately or I would be prosecuted for issuing a bad check and maybe even arrested. Can this happen? Should I be worried? And if so, what can I do about it?
answered on Sep 7, 2016
Yes, issuing a check when there are not funds in the account is a criminal offense unless you promptly pay the amount (I believe the statute provides for a specific time period after receiving notice that the check wasn't honored).
answered on Sep 6, 2016
You need to get an attorney and file a motion to modify. If she is locked up you will want to consider whether you need to ask to be primary and/or supervised visitation.
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