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answered on Apr 29, 2024
The appeal timetable starts once the judge sign the final order or judgment.
answered on May 3, 2024
If the character witness testified during the trial it should be in the transcript
answered on Apr 10, 2024
If the police has probable cause they can search your car.
Hello so I hit a parked car parked in a fire lane in my neighborhood and went home to tell my parents but before I could The police showed up and tested me for dui and I did get a dui. It wasn’t an intentional hit and run as I didn’t know I hit till I got home and was going to then go back.... View More 
answered on Apr 10, 2024
If you have insurance they may drop the hit in run. Retain a lawyer if see if there is any way to keep it off your record
My estranged 18-year-old son and his father are demanding my son’s previous medical records and a list of his doctors and medications he took when he was under the age of 18 and in my care. They are stating that I am legally required to provide this to them. Is this something that a court order... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2024
If he is still in high school and there is a court order you probably need to provide the records or name of doctors.
We, my wife, & myself were headed back to Texas A&M Veterinary emergency clinic with our dog who suffered a shotgun blast point blank range to the face and needed extensive reconstructive surgeries because his wounds became seriously infected.
Exiting Hwy 105 onto Texas Ave going... View More
answered on Apr 8, 2024
The police can ask a passenger to step so they can talk to them. You did not post the results of the conversation.
I have Power of Attorney for my 95 year old incapacitated mother. I have audio evidence of a sibling verbally and emotionally abusing her. Is there case law to use this recording in a guardianship hearing?
answered on Apr 6, 2024
You cannot use a recording unless you are a party to the conversation
Hi, my husband had an affair and had a baby during our marriage him and I have a kid together but, doesn’t give me support. Instead he neglects our child and gives more attention to the one he had with another woman. Is there anything we can get out of the divorce?
Not to mention... View More
answered on Apr 6, 2024
You should file for divorce and have the judge order child support.
It was originally assault with a deadly weapon but lowered to a misdemeanor of Assault with bodily injury. I just got an interview to be a flight attendant and I don't want to lose the opportunity due to this charge. It happened in 2016.
answered on Apr 6, 2024
You cannot get a non disclosure. It appears you were convicted and will stay on your record
Do I have a chance of getting the charges dropped or what can I do?
answered on Apr 6, 2024
If you passed the blood and breath test you have a chance. Also it depends on how you performed on field sobriety test and the reason he pulled you over
hello i am 18 and still in high school and was adopted by my aunt and uncle. i have recently moved out and she (my aunt) is refusing to give me my legal documents-such as my Social security card, birth certificate, and mail (under my name). is this in anyways legal? and if she continues to refuse... View More
answered on Apr 6, 2024
You can get your own SS card and birth certificate. Go to the post office and transfer yourail to the new address .
answered on Apr 30, 2024
Gab insurance excludes DWi. You need to read your policy it explains the exclusions.
I’m military and my daughter went with my mom then dad while I was deployed now he doesn’t want to give her back and filed custody and he’s withholding the child from me
answered on Mar 9, 2024
Retain a lawyer and file a Writ to get your child back. Do not wait a long period of time.
He got custody because he lied and 3 weeks after the divorce decree was signed he invited me to move back in with him and be 24/7 mommy. He was abusive and I left. We had a big fight and he went after back child support. My attorney was lazy and ended up screwing up my case and didn't want to... View More
answered on Feb 29, 2024
You should of went to the AG office when you moved back in the house. If you already paid the child support your case is moot. If you owe arrearage go to the AG and request a hearing to confirm the arrearage
Without investigating a complaint an individual has been arrested. This individual makes bail before the prosecutor take the complaint to the grand jury. Once the prosecutor takes the complaint to the grand jury and obtains an indictment an arrest warrant is issued. When the warrant is executed and... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2024
The judge may of raised the bond so the defendant has to pay the additional cost or retain a lawyer to try to reduce the bond
The family civil suit is an adoption/Termination of parental rights. I filled a motion to transfer to move the case from on county to another due to moving and a hearing was set in the county four hours away. I cant go to the hearing and want to just nonsuit the case and restart everything in the... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2024
You do not attend a hearing for a non suit. If the other party filed a countersuit your nonsuit does not dismiss their case.
If I am held in contempt and ordered to 180 days in jail on paper when I have my next hearing can that order be changed? I feel behind on child support and was held in contempt today. My next hearing is in 3 months and on paper it says that day I will start my sentence, my lawyer however told me to... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2024
Yes. Your lawyer is correct. You need to pay the child support and get a job asap.
I was a witness in a criminal trial for the defense. I went and spoke to law enforcement to advise them of what happened just prior to the alleged crime At the trial the defense attorney asked for a separation of witnesses. I was subpoenaed in the courtroom, forced to leave, and then never called... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2024
You did not state the outcome of the case. If it was guilty and you had. Evidence that helped the defense the defendant may want to retain a lawyer and look. Into an ineffective assistance writ.
Trial should have started in Judge Godny's court early February
answered on Feb 15, 2024
Go to the district clerk office in the county the trial was held and they can pull the case for you.
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