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The statue of limitations is three years to indicted. The indictment was stamped july 11th 2024 will statue of limitations of three year dismiss the case.
The truck was stolen Wednesday July 24th 2024.
answered on Jul 26, 2024
You should call the police and report the vehicle as stolen using the license plate number and giving them your cousin's name. Vehicle registration records will tell police the VIN.
You should visit or write your cousin to determine who his insurance company is and assist him in... View More 
I was helping my son earn money and he had to haul some trash. I wasn't sure what to do with it and was afraid to burn it so I drove and my son threw it off the truck in a pile on the side of the road.
answered on Jul 26, 2024
You can be cited and charged with illegal dumping which ranges from a Class C Misdemeanor if the quantity was less than 5 pounds and less than five gallons all the way up to a state jail felony if the quantity was 1,000 pounds or more or had a volume of 200 cubic feet or more. At the bottom end,... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2024
You should hire an attorney in or near the county where you were arrested who has experience defending civil forfeiture proceedings. The government can pursue seizure and forfeiture actions even though no one was arrested and no charges have been filed. As the owner of the truck, it is incumbent... View More
What can I do?
An Epitacio Capetillo Jr comes up but it is from a case in Florida which involves a $50 million dollar methamphetamine drug bust involving multiple states.
Charged possession over 1g under 400g possession of a dangerous drug and possession of marijuana and I nothing on me they searched me and my belongings I've never been to this house before in my life was thier 2 hours woke up to sherriff dept banging on door to domestic disturbance between... View More
he is 25 and i am 17 we’ve been together for a year and i did not call it in it was a traffic stop where i was bleeding and found in the car with him. he also got caught with hard drugs. i said i did not want to press charges but the state did anyways
I co-signed for someone's 3rd DWI felony bond, and they were released. They continue to drink, and drink & drive. I'd like to remove myself from the bond, but the bondsman said it's not possible. I have to think that a court would no just let this situation compromise my credit, and public safety.
I co-signed for someone's 3rd DWI felony bond, and they were released. They continue to drink, and drink & drive. I'd like to remove myself from the bond, but the bondsman said it's not possible. I have to think that a court would no just let this situation compromise my credit, and public safety.
Like when pleading to a felony charge
If not does that mean I can put that I have not been convicted on a job application?
I was once charged with a crime and hired a lawyer who advocated strongly and fiercely on my behalf. Dismantled my case and got it dismissed. Filed motions, held hearings, called witnesses, the whole 9 yards.
I know that’s what I paid for, but are court appointed attorneys/public... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2024
A court-appointed attorney or public defender can and should represent a defendant with the same zeal using the same legal procedures that a retained privately paid attorney uses.
Does that mean you have been indicted? How long do they have to indict for a felony (robbery) charge? And is it law that the court must keep information of the arrest and what charge he was arrested on? The courts can’t find any information on my son it has been almost a year since he was... View More
Catch the ppl responsible and now they want to charge him for the amount they found plus conspiracy even tho he didn’t go thru with it withdrew and even helped the feds get them they were not even aware of the situation they found out cus my husband told them so can you pls help me they want to... View More
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about what you and your family are going through. It's crucial to communicate your husband's situation to his lawyer, emphasizing that he withdrew from the conspiracy and assisted the authorities. Providing clear evidence of his cooperation with the feds can be a... View More
Catch the ppl responsible and now they want to charge him for the amount they found plus conspiracy even tho he didn’t go thru with it withdrew and even helped the feds get them they were not even aware of the situation they found out cus my husband told them so can you pls help me they want to... View More
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
I'm really sorry to hear about your husband's situation. It sounds like a very stressful time for you and your family. Even though your husband has a court-appointed lawyer, you can still seek a second opinion from another attorney who has more experience in cases like his. It's... View More
The Anders Brief was filed on inmates appeal.
answered on Jul 16, 2024
The inmate would need to object to the failure of the attorney to comply with Rule 38 of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, if applicable, and the the failure of the attorney to comply with the requirements of Anders v. California, if applicable.
Texas
answered on Jul 16, 2024
In most instances, a person accused of a crime is entitled to be released from jail pending trial upon posting reasonable bond and complying with the conditions of the bond. This right is guaranteed by the Texas Constitution.
In Dec of 2019 I was assaulted in my driveway by a felon. I displayed a firearm. Arlington PD sent the felon home and arrested me for disorderly conduct. Once in jail, the supervisors at PD decided to up the charges to felony Agg Assault with deadly weapon (I believe because since it occurred at my... View More
A 18 year old student receiving special education services removed/incarcerated
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answered on Jul 20, 2024
No, Texas Education Code 37.004 can still apply to an 18-year-old student receiving special education services. Even if you are 18, if you are still enrolled in school and receiving these services, the protections and procedures outlined in this code remain relevant.
If you are removed or... View More
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