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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Family Law for Texas on
Q: If my husband threatens me with the gun he owns while he is drunk… what can I do? Will he be jailed for that?
Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on May 13, 2023

If you call the police he will be arrested

3 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Texas on
Q: Im the non-custodial parent, I moved to California. In order for my daughter to come visit me her mom wants me to make

the changes. Some of what the decree says is old and not updated. I dont know how to go about it.

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on May 2, 2023

You need to retain a lawyer to modify possession for over a hundred miles

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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Personal Injury and Civil Rights for Texas on
Q: Even though I am an adult living with my parents, are they allowed to deny me access to water or the bathroom?

Since December 27th of 2022, my parents have been locking me in the garage with no insulation, with no access to water or the bathroom.

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on May 2, 2023

Get a job and move out If you are disabled get government benefits. You can also go to a shelter

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for Texas on
Q: Was this a lawful traffic stop?

I was pulled over because the officer said I pulled too far past the white line at a stop sign (which I did not ) he immediately asked to walk the dog around my truck I said no but they still did. He never even asked me for my license and registration also during the stop he asked me who was inside... View More

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Apr 21, 2023

The stop may be legal but the dogs are not

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: Can I own a gun even tho I complete my deferred adjudication unsatisfactory due to fees
Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Apr 21, 2023

Yes. Your case was dismissed. You may not be able to file a non disclosure but you can own a gun m

3 Answers | Asked in Legal Malpractice and Wrongful Death for Texas on
Q: My husband was in a rehab facility and there where several incidents that occurred and this last one resulted in his de

Resulted in his death what should I do

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Apr 20, 2023

Without knowing more facts I can't tell you what you can do. You may have a lawsuit. Please call a lawyer to discuss the facts. I do not charge for the initial phone call and I am sure other lawyers will talk free over the phone

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Texas on
Q: I’m the non custodial parent. Can I record my kids at pickup& drop off if I let her know I’m recording?

I would like to know if I can record my kids when I pick them up and drop them off at their moms if I’m letting her know she’s being record and my kids too? Can I still record even when I inform her and says she doesn’t give consent

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Apr 18, 2023

If you are a party to the recording you don't need consent.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: what can I do about not having an attorney hired when I go to pretrial? I have to be in court at 8.30 this morning.

it's a felony charge I am not guilty but it's only been about three months since my arrest I haven't had enough time to get my attorney paid and need advice right away.

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Apr 18, 2023

Request a court appointmented lawyer or a reset to hire a lawyer

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Constitutional Law and Small Claims for Texas on
Q: Can I sue for being charged with felony but it was dropped to a misdemeanor for wrongful charges/loss of wage for felony

Walmart said I hit the employee showed on camera that I did not hit still charged me with a felony for robbery for under $25 worth of items I got it dropped to a misdemeanor theft of a person may I sue them for wrongful charges and for loss of wages and loss of home

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Apr 16, 2023

No .you can't sue them for the district attorney office over charging you

3 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning, Probate and Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: How effective is a Quit Claim Deed in Texas? Can it be challenged?

My bf died in October. He didn’t have a will. It was assumed his kids from previous marriage would take over his estate. In January (I still live in his house) I found a signed and notarized paper called a Quit Claim Deed. It was never filed. I looked it up and saw that it had to be filed at... View More

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Apr 16, 2023

If it is a forged deed you can be criminally charged. In general quit claims deeds are not used in Texas .

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: my ex sent me money to come see him at work, but i don’t want to. is it illegal for me to accept the money and block him

it was a bad break up. so i reallt don’t want to see him

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Apr 16, 2023

Send the money back to him and block him

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2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Texas on
Q: Does my divorce decree have to explicitly say I can or cannot visit my child for school lunch?

I love my child & want to visit him during his school lunch, my child wants this as well. My ex says I'm forbidden to visit during lunch because the decree doesn't mention lunch. I know that Texas Family Code Sec. 153.073 says

"(a) Unless limited by court order, a parent... View More

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Apr 17, 2023

Do you have standard visitation or supervised. If supervised my answer is no. If you have standard visitation. You can have lunch if school allows it . I am assuming it is a small child. Do not over do it. Once a week is plenty.

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1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Texas on
Q: My son was charged with family violence I need to ask questions about it I am the alleged victim he did not hit me

We were having an argument and he was just trying to get me out of his face but they filed family violence on him and it wasn't family violence he did not assault me he just put his hands on my neck to move me backwards

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Apr 5, 2023

There should be a body cam on what you told the police. He needs a criminal defense lawyer

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for Texas on
Q: How can I get custody of my children again from my mother.

My mother has temporarily custody of my children, and I would like to know what all I have to do to get them back.

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Apr 5, 2023

It depends on why she has temporary custody . If cps is involved you need to do the plan. If you just left them there and no court or you can just take them

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and DUI / DWI for Texas on
Q: I've been out on bond for over 2 years. Bondsman and courts failed to notify of court date. Warrant issued. Statute law?

I have been on bond for a misdemeanor dwi for over 2 years.check in weekly and No notice of court date from bondsman or district clerk . Warrant issued 3 days ago. Isn't there a statute of limitations on a case like this?

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Apr 3, 2023

You have already been charged so there is not a statute of limitation problem . You need to retain a lawyer,

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: What legal risks am I facing? Are the owners of the car I was driving at trouble?

If i had a car accident and I didn’t have insurance and I’m not the owner of the car. The police report put me at fault and the other driver passed away, but I know it wasn’t my fault. The tow driver talked to some witnesses and they told him there was another truck who hit the suv that hit... View More

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Apr 2, 2023

Did the owner of the car he e insurance or do you have any insurance on a car you own. If they sue you and are successful you will lose your driver's license.

3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: trying to find an attorney to represent you to prove actual innocence and ineffective assistance of counsel to withdraw

to withdraw his plea

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Mar 31, 2023

You will need to call lawyers and discuss the facts of your case . I do not charge for phone calls .

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: If you get pulled over for driving without insurance, is it a bond violation?

Standard conditions of bond Collin County Texas: "The defendant shall not be alleged to have committed any new offense against this state or any other state or federal jurisdiction" or "A warrant may be issued for you".

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Mar 31, 2023

It usually is no a bond violation unless you are prohibited from driving,

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: What should I do if the jail didn’t save my finger prints and now they want me to go back and redo them again?
Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Mar 31, 2023

This sounds crazy. I find it hard to believe. Retain a lawyer and make sure you don't have a warrant

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