It's a jocular episode of "resisting arrest"; a class A misdemeanor upfront, but upon successive charges shall be enhanced to a felonious severity...
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answered on Aug 26, 2022
Habeas Corpus Writ Application forms should be available at the Court of Criminal Appeals website. If not, use the 11.07 app form and review the 11.09 rules to be sure you comply.
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Prosecutor has lied several times but criminal attorney said it doesn't have anything to do with statue you were charged with. What can or should you do?
answered on May 12, 2022
"Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake." - Napoleon Bonaparte
Perhaps your lawyer knows that the judge already knows that the prosecutor's argument is irrelevant.
I got into a social media dispute with an old friends mother. We had a few pretty mild words in Facebook comments and then I blocked her. She then proceeded to text me racial slurs on Snapchat through her daughters Snapchat. I screenshot those texts and later posted them on several social media... View More 
answered on Apr 5, 2022
Truth is a defense. She could hire a lawyer and sue you. You could win if you can prove everything said was true
i have had two successful cases filed pro se where they were accused of assault illegal detainment 1st and 4th amendment violations and conspiracy on one and running me off the road on the other. In both cases they settled, i know this and what im up against and if someone took the time i could... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2022
Probably neither of the above. The more likely reason is that the 1983 suit against the municipality pretty much requires that the plaintiff proves that the municipality had an actual policy to violate the constitution. E.g., if a person is beaten up by the cops, to prove a 1983 case against the... View More
My husband had an affair. He admitted it and I have photographic proof, texts, and messages. I also want to put pictures she sent to him on there. It is her face only, no nudity. (So, not revenge porn)
I have not contacted or even met her. (So, there isn’t harassment)
Since she... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2022
Meeting her is not an element of the offense of Harassment. The affair is not a matter of public concern and it is "reasonably likely to cause emotional distress, abuse, or torment to another person" which could be the homewrecker herself or members of her family. Texas Penal Code... View More
The grandparents basically stole my child on hearsay.
answered on Mar 1, 2022
Hire a family law attorney who has an office in the county where the case was filed, if no case was filed then the county where the kids currently live.
I have been bullied into this arrangement and I'm still actively custodial parent. They had money for an attorney and the father signed a waiver.
answered on Mar 16, 2022
Retain a lawyer. You may be able to revoke the Rule 11 agreement,
Criminal trespassing on me the officer told her that if she was in fear of me retaliating against her he said if she was that he could get a warrant for something she had said I did months before she made the report the officer thst issued a warrant and told her that when they come to our residence... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2022
It is likely that none of that will matter if your criminal defense attorney is basically a plea broker. Hire the best criminal defense trial attorney who is based in the same county where the case is pending. The prosecutor will probably start from a position of believing that the officer's... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2022
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for five weeks. As a GENERAL matter, the continuing tort doctrine arises when wrongful acts continue to inflict damages until they cease. But you must consult with a Texas attorney on this because different jurisdictions could rely... View More
I'm having an issue of where a place that I used to live at, and apartment complex including the management have been spreading lies about me being bipolar, crazy and dangerous. I am bipolar and the lies have spread out the my current place that I have recently moved to and to my neighbors... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2021
It's unclear why you are worried about eviction, or exactly what's happening. You get evicted for not complying with the lease, not because people are spreading lies about you.
If the lies are believed and you can prove damages, you might have a case, but filing a suit is not... View More
Passenger has never had a ticket on her record and worked for the APS of Texas recently
answered on Jun 10, 2021
OK, but what is the question? Reading between the lines it seems like the passenger was charged with Possession of a Controlled substance and you want to know if not knowing is a defense? It can be, but it would be unwise for your friend to talk to an investigator without an attorney and an... View More
Because of this false information I was slandered with public my health is not good. My blood pressure hit the roof. My depression isolates me. I have a eating disorder (obesity) My reputation is ruined and my kids are getting questioned in public. My stress is making my hair fall out. My nerves... View More
answered on Apr 14, 2021
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for a week. I'm sorry for your difficult and painful situation. You could consult with defamation attorneys to discuss whether you have any recourse. Keep in mind that these types of cases are not usually handled like car... View More
Ex. improperly protected wire causing injury to homeowner. State of Texas. Was told by journeyman that I should refuse to do anything I knew was potentially dangerous or blatantly against code because it was electrician not employer that would be held liable. Thanks
answered on Mar 15, 2021
Both the person doing the improper work and the person with the right to control their work may be liable.
answered on Mar 14, 2021
One way is to ask the attorney you know for a referral... even if the person you know is the "wrong" type of attorney. For example, if you know an attorney that handles issues in Family Law, that person might be able to give you a referral to a good attorney who practices in an area like... View More
log splitter was our livlihood and he had no right to take it. he smashed the gate with our box van and ruined a $1000 hydrolic lift, messed the gate to where i could not secure the property, and left me in a financial mess and an emotional wreck. Ive lost alot of income without the wood wee sell... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2021
It sounds like you may have a claim for property taken and damaged. Whether that claim makes sense to pursue depends on how much was lost, and the likelihood of collecting a judgment from the person who caused the damage. I suggest you gather your documentation and consult with a lawyer in your... View More
social media post supporting “all lives matter” & would like to discuss this to find if I have any options to fight this. I have been called a racist, bullied & harassed by members of the sorority. Thank you in advance.
answered on Oct 20, 2020
Thanks for your question and I am sorry for the way you have been treated. You will need to find a lawyer that can help you with a civil rights claim as well as for a violation of your First Amendment rights (freedom of speech).
If your rights were violated by law enforcement it could be a... View More
Approval or without telling the other person
answered on Jun 25, 2020
While it is not the best practice for a loan company to grant a loan with only one of the married couple's signature on the documents, there is nothing illegal about it. Unless a divorce was currently pending and the County in which it was filed had instituted Standing Orders preventing the... View More
" Do the world a favor and die already..." Your mother is a drunk whore"..... " Pull their nails out, I'll pay good money...." Use for shark bait, then post a casket with the caption- "Coming Soon" constant degradation, and then I'm just going to say... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2020
You should probably block and "unfriend" any person who posts that type of garbage. Depending on the exact details, it could be nothing or It could be the misdemeanor crime of Harassment if it happens once or it could be the felony crime of Stalking if it happens on multiple occasions.... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2020
Secretary are supposed to keep records of HOA meetings. In today's world those records are kept in different formats. Each subsequent meeting the former "minutes" most be approved by the Board of Directors.
My dad is in the hospital and has a tentative discharge date for next week where he will he is supposed to be sent home and we will take care of him. The hospital told us they will give us adequate time to train us to take care of him at home, but when I ask them if they will train us they tell me... View More
answered on Nov 10, 2019
A Texas attorney could advise you best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It sounds like the type of attorney you need is a health care attorney. If you want to pursue the false statement, that would be a defamation attorney. Before bringing attorneys into the mix, why don't you... View More
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