You need to notify law enforcement as soon as possible, give the investigating officers the videotape, and file a police report. It is likely your friend will claim to have had your permission to use your motorcycle. So be very clear and very consistent with police that you never gave your friend... View More

You need to hire a criminal defense lawyer in New York in or near the county from where the warrant was issued. Depending upon the nature of the charges and the status of the warrant, you may or may not be able to handle the warrant from Texas. That lawyer will probably need to do a little... View More

You should contact your lawyer's office to schedule a time to review the discovery and to discuss your case in greater depth with your lawyer. You should send your lawyer's office complete contact information for your witness including the witness's physical residence address, work... View More

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answered on Mar 14, 2025

You likely have a motion to revoke pending and a warrant. Assuming this is Texas, if the State proceeds on the motion to revoke and the judge grants the motion, you will not be able to be extended, and the judge can only deny the State's motion or to sentence you to at least the minimum range... View More

You have a right to legal representation, though you may not qualify for a court-appointed attorney/public defender. In that case, you will need to hire a private criminal defense attorney. Obviously, a charge of aggravated sexual assault is extremely serious and carries the penalty of decades in... View More

No it is not legal and may constitute theft although I doubt police will be much help or that criminal charges will be filed.

You can probably sue your roommates for the fair market value of the items they took. If you did not ultimately pay your share of the rent owed on the date you... View More

Your husband is facing current legal issues regarding the terroristic threat-- it sounds like charges have been filed against him and a warrant has issued for his arrest. Those legal issues need to be handled by a criminal defense attorney because there are overwhelming credibility concerns at play... View More

I do believe that your arrest was unlawful, if there are no other facts applicable to the interaction and arrest.

In Texas, an arrest of an individual, without a warrant, is presumed to be unlawful. This presumption, is triggered in a criminal court case, when the accused files a Motion... View More

If there was in fact no warrant, it seems likely that your arrest was illegal. If there was in fact a warrant, then it is likely your arrest was legal.

It is not required that the officers "understand" the warrant or "have details about" it. It is not dispositive that... View More

The trouble is that you pled guilty in OK. I'm assuming that you pled because you got 19 months of probation. The fact that you said you were guilty, makes it easy for the Prosecutor to prove the same case when you went over the border into Texas.

You do list some compelling facts... View More

If the charges for unlawful use in TX involve a car accident, a death, or some other extra charge or bad issue, dropping the charges will not be easy. Here in Texas, most District Attorney offices are tough on dropping felony charges. Unauthorized use of a car, boat, or airplane, is a State Jail... View More

If you mean discharge from parole, you should be OK once your Parole/Sentence has ended. The only way I would be worried for you is if the Blue Warrant you mention, is based upon a new criminal charge or Indictment.

You would probably know best on that subject.

Good Luck!

I hope this helps.

1. Your probation may be revoked and you will have to serve your sentence.

2. The terms of your probation may be modified, but you will remain on probation.

3. The motion to revoke will be denied and there will be no changes to the terms of your probation.

It depends on your relationship with the car and where the drugs were found. If the drugs were found in the trunk and you borrowed the car from someone else, I like your chances. If they were found in plain sight in the passenger compartment, you own the car, and no one else was with you,... View More

You need a lawyer to help you. His dementia can definitely cause erratic behavior and aggressive behavior. If you have any doctors notes or reports stating his status with dementia, that would go a long way with a judge. I would like to know what county you are in and which judge you have.... View More

Your PO can call you anytime. They can check on you every day if they feel it is necessary to do so. Most people on probation would prefer a call instead of a home visit.

If you think the calls will continue, then I suggest you get a phone with a loud ringer and vibrator. There is also a... View More

It depends what the misdemeanor is for, and it also depends on if you entered the United States with permission. If you entered the United States with permission, then you will be able to adjust status and if the misdemeanor is for something very minor, you probably won’t have to file a 601... View More

Your husband is facing life/99 years in prison. "Self defense" is an affirmative defense, meaning it needs to be plead and proven. The stakes are extremely high and the case will be particularly rough regarding your husband not proactively reporting the incident. He gets one shot at... View More

In Texas, murder is a first-degree felony offense. Your husband, if convicted, will then have to be sentenced within the range of punishment provided by law. The minimum sentence is 5 years imprisonment. The prison sentence can be as high as 99 years or for life. Additionally, he could be further... View More

You should absolutely research the court-appointed attorney to determine his/her experience handling murder cases and serious aggravated assault cases. If the attorney does not have much such experience, you need to hire a private attorney with such experience.

You should assume that the... View More