I was stopped by an unmarked truck by a detective who wanted nothing more than to search my vehicle. He said he pulled me over because of an expired registration but, Governor Abbott said we did not have to renew registration until Covid state of emergency was no longer in effect. Is this a legal... View More 
answered on Jan 27, 2023
The emergency excusing vehicle registration renewal in Texas ended April 14, 2021. If the stop occurred prior to that date, it was illegal and you should be able to get the offense dismissed.
It may help if you bring your current post-April 14 registration to demonstrate that you complied... View More
In April of 2020 I bought 2 preowned vehicles both combined equaling to 12 thousand dollars. When I bought them and I was with my ex and do to insurance reasons and my poor driving record he convinced me to put the cars in his name so it would be cheaper to put insurance on the car. After 3 months... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2023
Yes, you can.
It will help your case if you have documentary evidence of your factual allegations including documentation that you paid for the cars and any text or SMS messages from your boyfriend contemporary to the time you bought the cars.
Be prepared for threats to report you... View More
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answered on Jan 17, 2023
The answer to your question would require a look at the ordinances and the language defining the extra-territorial jurisdictions. Usually, all are enforceable.
Rumor in Austin service industry is we can't marry liquor bottles because something about a less than 1oz rule but that's in the "sealed containers"section... What's the definition of sealed/unsealed? If at time of service then liquor bottles are "unsealed" so marrying is ok, yeah?
answered on Dec 10, 2022
Marrying liquor bottles is illegal in Texas, all 50 US states, and most other countries.
It is a health risk, fraud risk, tax law violation, and can lead to trademark infringement.
Not only is it illegal, it is unethical.
answered on Dec 7, 2022
Yes.
Some people maintain residences in different states.
I am a security guard hired to do security for a neighborhood but I don’t know what are the do’s and don’t.
answered on Dec 3, 2022
The Texas Department of Public Safety regulates and licenses the private security industry in Texas. To become a licensed security guard in the state of Texas, you must first complete the Level II Training Course and Test. All commissioned and non-commissioned (armed and unarmed) security officers... View More
Can they tow cars, or ask people not to smoke weed in a public park?
answered on Dec 2, 2022
Security guards cannot tow vehicles. Only licensed towing companies can lawfully tow vehicles.
Anyone can ask someone not to smoke weed in a public park, including security guards.
*Mispelt road sorry*
I'm pretty sure the dip was caused by water somehow, because over time a fairly straight street turned into it. Every time it rains there is basically a small pond at the end of my driveway. We've contacted the city numerous times about it, but the last time... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2022
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. There wouldn't be an injury case for almost slipping. The standard is one of actual damages. If it's an engineering-type problem involving inadequacies in municipal storm drainage infrastructure, you could... View More
Finance co said no to him
I told him I would take the car back he won’t give it to me, the police said it was a civil matter what do i do. It’s still in my name I’m afraid he will wreck it.
answered on Sep 28, 2022
She should complete the Texas Motor Vehicle Transfer form located at: https://www.txdmv.gov/sites/default/files/form_files/VTR-346.pdf
and submit it to the Texas DMV.
You mention a " finance co." Obviously, if your granddaughter still owes money to a finance company based... View More
I'm a 59 year old that lost his job this year and my unemployment has run out, and I don't have any savings to live off of. I'm looking at being homeless unless I can find work or money.
I also have disbilities, so I have to work from home, so it's even more difficult... View More
answered on Sep 26, 2022
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. I'm sorry for your difficult position. There are online resources for finding grants, but it might be quicker to try to find assistance through public agencies. Grants sometimes carry conditions related to... View More
When I was 15 my dad got me a TX state ID and somehow changed my birth year to say I was 16 so I could work. The birth year then followed on to my Drivers License. I am now about to turn 47 and I have never fixed this issue due to fear of my dad getting in trouble. He has now past and I want to... View More
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answered on Jul 24, 2022
I think your best move is to renew your license in-person,with your birth certificate. Just tell the clerk there seems to be an error on your license. Say nothing else. If you start to tell the government that you were aware of the error and participated in it's production and use, you will be... View More
EXAMPLE:
The court ordered you to pay $2000 almost 2 years ago. According to the rules of civil procedure if you don’t pay within 10 days of when you were ordered the court can strike your pleadings. You have paid a total of $50 leaving an outstanding deposit balance of $1950. If that... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2022
I doubt the court will strike your pleadings but you need to pay or settle the case,
answered on Mar 23, 2022
If he's still in jail it means he hasn't posted bond. If the bond is too high, you could ask his attorney if there is any chance to get it lowered. However, it is also possible that his attorney won't talk to you since you are not technically the client... your husband is. Most... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2022
I suspect that, for the purposes of a crime like falsifying a government record, the party executive committing is more akin to a private club than a government body. I haven't researched that but that would be my guess.
My son’s grandma (not my mom) was recently arrested for “forgery of a financial instrument >2500<30k, ENH IAT.” It was some sort of government document but I can’t see what exactly it was. It’s listed as a third degree felony on her arraignment public record. She has 5 prior... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2021
Your son's grandma should hire a criminal defense attorney to review her case to determine the best possible outcome as she could be enhanced, meaning given a heavier sentence, if she is a repeat or habitual offender (two prior TDC trips). Under the scenario you provided, it is possible for... View More
I applied to a texas colllege and when applying I informed the school that I considered myself a texas resident because I spent my freshmen, sophmore, and half of my senior year at a texas highschool and graduated from said school. I only spent my junior year and half of my senior year in new... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2021
There are rules that govern when in-state and out of state tuition should be charged. (When I was in school, after being employed in Texas for a year, I qualified for in-state tuition - so I paid out of state tuition for only the first year, and then switched to in-state tuition.) Here's a... View More
answered on Sep 29, 2021
Personal property may not be removed without a search warrant. Personal property such as cars that have not been moved may violate local ordinances. They can be removed once the owner has received notice to remove, and there has either been a hearing or the person has not responded. If it was... View More
I am under witness protection due to being victim of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon but DA has shared the witness list which is now public information online. This is also shared with the defendants lawyer. The list shows my name & address. Is there anything I can do? I've tried... View More
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answered on Sep 23, 2021
Your situation seems terrible.
Witness protection can have different meanings and different levels of protection. The DA's office should have a "victim's advocate" or something similar. It is usually the task of that unit or person to handle your concerns. If that is not... View More
If enforcement of ordinance would directly violate 1st Amendment
answered on Aug 7, 2021
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. Ordinances could be challenged on constitutional grounds in the course of their development, while in committees or floor debates. Ordinances are also sometimes challenged in the course of actual cases that challenge... View More
1st time offense. No prescription. Medication bought over a period of time. Individual entering state for holidays.
answered on Jul 16, 2021
You can be arrested and prosecuted for anything. However, you can only be convicted if you enter a plea of guilty or no contest, or if the prosecutor can prove every element of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt at trial. Ten grams is 10,000 milligrams. A typical pill of pseudoephedrine... View More
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