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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: Pro se, representing myself needing motion to dismiss criminal case due to statute of limitations running out in 2023

Need template or word document. I cant find one anywhere.

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Nov 8, 2024

A motion to dismiss cannot be filed by a criminal defendant, or criminal defense attorney, in Texas. Only a prosecutor can file a motion to dismiss.

You will have to file a pretrial writ of habeas corpus. You will need to show that the statute of limitations expired before you were...
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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Domestic Violence and Landlord - Tenant on
Q: I want to sue my ex wife for: 1. Theft and forgery 2. Psychological abuse 3. Alimony

1. I was paying my share of rent for the apartment for half a year, while my ex wife never told the landlord that I live here. When I pressed her regarding Anmeldung, she gave me documents with the forged signature of the landlord. Later I found out that landlord never gave any permission for me to... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law on
Q: When a police came to working place of criminal and punish him & worker don't know about the criminal matter and defend

When the owner defend his worker,who is criminal without knowingly and fir is booked with owners name is there any possibility for owner to fight for himself for which he offended the criminal worker unknowingly

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Traffic Tickets and Civil Litigation for Missouri on
Q: I was involved in a no injury collision. I have no license and the police were not called. How should i proceed?

I gave the other driver my insurance info not realizing it was lapsed. We both left the scene no cops called. Can i be arrested or charged for driving on suspension if police were not involved

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Communications Law for Alabama on
Q: Missed court date due to illness, ambulance and hospitalization. Can I get the bench warrant vacated?

This is for a charge by my prior landlord of harassing communication that is FAR FROM TRUTH. I have nothing else on my record and I am 58 yrs old.

0 Answers | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law and Criminal Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Looking for guidance on this section of a city rental registration ordinance in the state of Pennsylvania.

373- 9 Violations, Penalties, and Other penalties.

"Any Person who shall violate a provision of this Chapter or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements hereof shall, upon conviction before a Magisterial District Judge having competent jurisdiction in the City of Scranton, be... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation and Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: What happens if you go to jail on drug charges? That were brought on from a traffic stop.

Was pulled over for traffic citation. I'm having too dark of a tent. Police officer then asked if he could search the vehicle. I said no, they brought a canine out. They found drugs got arrested for it went to prison 18 months for it. But while in prison, the citation for having illegal tent... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for California on
Q: In 2017 got a wet and reckless as a DACA. Can I travel and come back with Advanced Parole ?

2017 arrest for DUI. lawyered up and lowered it to wet and reckless. Have had a clean record since

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Nov 15, 2024

Given the complexity of immigration matters involving DACA status and criminal records, you should consult with an immigration attorney who can review your specific case details before traveling with Advanced Parole.

While a "wet reckless" conviction is generally considered less...
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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: Can a lost prevention manager beat you up if accused of theft and hand cuff u while waiting for the police was not fight

Even after the last prevention manager our team there were two of them had me in handcuffs he still tried to bend my hand backwards went to the hospital after police custody or during police custody and had a sprained shoulder and I'm a big strong girl I'm 5'10 wait 240 but I did not... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Missouri on
Q: Can I get a case dropped/dismissed if I wasn't read my Miranda rights at time of arrest?
Andrea Rogers
Andrea Rogers
answered on Nov 7, 2024

The police only have to read you the Miranda warning if they interrogate you in police custody and then want to use that testimony as evidence against you in a trial of your case. Otherwise, the info they received from you would not be admissible. Just the simple fact that they didn't read you... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: I received victim impact request from DA from a fight I had with my husband. Now he wants me to call DA?

I don’t feel like I am a victim I started the fight and ended up taking a shot at him b4 he left after hearing that our boss was on way and had called the cops. The paperwork the DA office mailed me said I had to take a free class if I wanted opportunity to not have my husband charged. So I... View More

Madolyn García Falone
Madolyn García Falone
answered on Nov 13, 2024

You shouldn't feel pressured to call the DA, and you don't have the ultimate power to drop the charges anyway-- the DA does, and there's no guarantee that they will. It may be helpful to take the free class they're offering, but fundamentally it's your choice whether you... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Personal Injury for Wyoming on
Q: My minor son was over served alcohol at a bar and then the security guard after the bar closed assaulted my son.

Subject: Addendum to Report Regarding Alleged Over-Service of Alcohol and Assault by Security Guard

xx am submitting this addendum to provide additional information regarding the incident that occurred on June 1, 2024. The following points are being added to the original report to clarify... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Iowa on
Q: Can police lie on their application for a warrant, and subsequent police department narrative?

The Shenandoah police lied about the time that they obtained a search warrant for my house. They were conducting a controlled buy using a CI, and an "individual". They did not find any drugs at my house, nor did they find any drugs on my person or in my vehicle. They did not find anything... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Domestic Violence and Landlord - Tenant for Arizona on
Q: My son who is 20 years slapped his roommate after his friend that was over continued using racial slurs

His roommate at Arizona State University called the cops on him and had him arrested. Now he cannot return to his apartment. How can I get out of this lease since he is no longer able to live there? He is now back in Texas seeking treatment. He tried to commit suicide and after letting the leasing... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law and Construction Law for Tennessee on
Q: Do I have a case if my husband an I were falsely accused of buying a gun for someone, who dose not have a criminal.

My husband and I went to buy him and I a gun, but ran out of time so we left and returned a few hours after he had gotten off work. Our friend who was previously in the store but after we were there earlier, was told to get his address changed and then they could sell him one was with us the second... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Louisiana on
Q: Was there any current legislation in the prior legislative session that is related to drug use and abuse in Louisiana.

Researching the illegal drug policies in Louisiana, Identify schedule 1-4 drugs.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Arkansas on
Q: My boyfriend is on parole and his parole officer comes often to do the parole search does she have the right to come in

My boyfriend is on parole and his parole officer comes often to do the parole search does she have the right to come in with 15 police officers and before ever searching him or before any laws are broke can she come in and search me even after me saying you can't search me, with her saying she... View More

Cayley Turrin
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Cayley Turrin
answered on Nov 6, 2024

Yes.

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