Both age 15/16, my age being 16. I know who they are and have video proof
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answered on Sep 24, 2023
I would have your parents call the other kids' parents to try to resolve things. If not, then call the police and give then a COPY of your video proof. Do not wait long as that will eventually cause a problem. The other kids' parents probably have home insurance which may pay for the... View More 
Canthe police, search your house without having a search warrant in hand
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answered on Sep 21, 2023
You have 2 questions.
1. There is a Criminal procedure rule whereby if you are arrested, and NOT released on Bail/Bond then the DA has 90 days to get an indictment, or you can get released. If you are arrested, then get out on bail/bond, the DA has 180 days to get an Indictment, or you can... View More
To obtain the warrent over the phone
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answered on Sep 18, 2023
Probable cause is a legal standard that generally means there is enough evidence to reasonably believe that a crime has been committed or that evidence of a crime can be found in a specific location. Whether the presence of a set of scales in the living room is enough to establish probable cause... View More
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answered on Sep 15, 2023
They can contact the detective or law enforcement agency involved to request the phone's return, provide legal justifications for its return, and potentially negotiate for its release. If the seizure of your phone is believed to be unlawful or a violation of your rights, your lawyer can file a... View More
If parents /guardians were charged for bringing a weapon to school ,would this NOT end or slow such action ??
answered on Sep 14, 2023
Probably because it would be very, very difficult to convict a parent, particularly if the child is attending a public school during school hours and not an extracurricular activity. Now if there is evidence that the parent knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly sent the child to school with a... View More
Ex-husband has a felony case with the Harris County DA’s Office and the next setting has been set for plea. Does this mean that he will formally plead to the charge or does it mean something in regards to a plea agreement?
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answered on Sep 11, 2023
Set for a plea can mean a lot of things. It usually means that a plea offer was given to the defendant, and the next court date is the deadline to accept or reject the offer. It can also mean that a plea agreement has been made and the formal guilty plea will occur on the date set.
It can... View More
I have doctors notes to cover me. I’ve never had a case in me during my whole prison term my discharge date is this Monday coming up. I’m on the lowest level of parole. What can I do?
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answered on Sep 11, 2023
In Texas, parole conditions can vary depending on the specific terms of your parole agreement. It's essential to review your parole conditions to understand if missing a class due to mental health treatments is considered a violation. If you have doctor's notes to support your absence,... View More
answered on Sep 8, 2023
No, it is impossible to be convicted with no evidence.
Usually, the prosecutor must call either the victim or a witness to the assault to provide evidence that an assault occurred and to identify the defendant as the perpetrator of the assault.
He having a mental break down he called me and all I could hear in background was him and guards yelling and he has not call me anymore
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answered on Sep 8, 2023
Sorry to hear about your son. He is entitled to a bond/bail. If you can show up for his bond hearing, that would help.
You need a lawyer ASAP, so you can try to get him home while his case is pending.
I hope this helps.
During a plea bargaining, if a defendant pleads guilty, is the prosecution still required to submit evidence and prove guilt of defendant; or, is the guilty plea enough to stand alone as evidence of guilt, even if the prosecution has a weak case?
answered on Sep 4, 2023
In some cases—particularly serious felonies—the prosecution must produce evidence to corroborate the plea. This is designed to prevent someone from pleading guilty to a crime they did not commit in order to cover for a relative or friend. It is usually perfunctory.
I was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon when the actual charge was supposed to be family violence. I don't know where the error occurred or who made the error but I posted bond and went to my first court date and the judge told me my actual charge was family violence. I paid the... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2023
Unfortunately you will not be able to get the difference (between what you probably should have paid and what you did pay for your bond) from the bonding company for the following reason. the bonding company had nothing to do with setting your bond at such a high amount because the company was not... View More
I worked for 6 months and got 10,000 in my 401k, I been there over 17 years I had only 60,000. How can I find my 401 k earnings from 2004-2015, because I believe my supervisor used my id to steal money from my 401k because they had access to my identity. No wonder they where trying to befriend me
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answered on Sep 14, 2023
To obtain your 401(k) earnings and account statements from 2004 to 2021, you should contact the administrator or the financial institution that manages your 401(k) plan. They should be able to provide you with the account statements and transaction history for that period. If you suspect any... View More
I apparently plead guilty to a traffic ticket failure to appear and now it is making it difficult to find a job with a failure to appear on my record.
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answered on Aug 22, 2023
Addressing a guilty disposition for Failure to Appear (FTA) in a traffic ticket in Texas might involve exploring alternative approaches, as options like sealing, expunging, or appealing the disposition may be limited. Sealing or expunging records typically apply to cases that didn't result in... View More
I apparently plead guilty to a traffic ticket failure to appear and now it is making it difficult to find a job with a failure to appear on my record.
answered on Aug 22, 2023
A motion for new trial to set aside a final judgement is POSSIBLE in any case, but the time limit to file such a motion is very limited. If more than 30 days have elapsed since your plea/judgment, the answer to your question is no, you cannot appeal.
We are still making payments on it, if that matters.
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answered on Aug 18, 2023
In Texas, the legality of placing a GPS tracker in a vehicle co-owned by both parties without consent can be complex and involves considerations of ownership, privacy, and consent. When a car title lists both names without "and/or," it typically signifies joint ownership, which might... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2023
You cannot knowingly be in the presence of a gun as a convicted felon in Texas. If you are in a vehicle and the firearm is in vehicle and not on the person it could be considered constructive possession. Best not be be in a vehicle that you know has a gun in it.
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answered on Aug 18, 2023
In Texas, if you have a felony conviction, federal law prohibits you from possessing firearms, ammunition, or certain weapons. This prohibition extends to both physical possession and constructive possession, which involves having control or access to a firearm. While your girlfriend may legally... View More
My loved one is incarcerated and we are looking at time reduction
answered on Aug 15, 2023
You can search for the particular attorney by name or by bar number either in legal databases like Westlaw or LEXIS or via the Texas Judicial Branch website: https://search.txcourts.gov/CaseSearch.aspx?coa=coa05&s=c
Other than murder cases, criminal cases are overwhelmingly affirmed on... View More
I was not a resident but was the one that they caught at home and made me leave with what I could carry and they threw out the rest. They wouldn't allow me to return to get my things. I have a lot of other details to include
answered on Aug 11, 2023
There is a disconnect in your question. If you were not a resident, how were you evicted--lawfully or unlawfully. Why would you have more things in the premises than you could carry is you were not living there?
You may or may not have a valid claim, but ascertaining who may be legally... View More
She has filled harassment charges with the town in which she lives to no avail. She can't afford an attorney. What can she do? This man is crazy and scary!
answered on Aug 11, 2023
If your granddaughter is being stalked in Texas, there are several options available to you and to your family. Here are some steps that can be taken:
File a police report: If the granddaughter is being stalked, the family should contact the police immediately. The police can investigate... View More
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