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Around 2:00 p.m. on May 19, 2015, Phillips forcibly entered Faedra Wills’s
Arlington home while, apparently unknown to him, Wills locked herself in the
bathroom and called 911. Arlington police officers arrived at Wills’s home while
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answered on Jun 12, 2022
Sorry but I did not see a question in your submission. Please try to ask what or how to do something.
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There may have been ineffective counsel who failed to argue adequately for motion to sever and during the sentencing phase.
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answered on Jun 11, 2022
There is a short time-limit for filing a Federal Appeal. What's worse, in some instances you need to file a Motion for a New trial, before seeking an appeal. There is a lot to consider. But step one is usually, file a notice of appeal with the Court Clerk and check to see if you need to file... View More
My brother is trying to appeal a judges decision on a motion to dismiss his civil suit against his former attorney , who didn't take any steps to helping my brother in his criminal case that he is innocent of but now serving 35 years the way he was dealt was so wrong . So my brother asked me... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2022
If your brother is innocent and the attorney was ineffective he should file a 11-07 writ.
Many years ago a man broke into my parent's home and murdered my younger brother. His murderer tried to kill my younger sister by stabbing her multiple times - she survived. The case grew very cold and the man was not found for several years until he was arrested for DUI, then fingerprints... View More
answered on Jun 13, 2022
I am sorry for your family's loss, but I do not believe the courts are capable of providing the closure you seek. The limitation period for criminal attempt is the same as that of the offense attempted. 12.03(a) TxCCP There is no limitations period for murder. 12.01(1)(A) TxCCP. That said,... View More
I (Plaintiff) filed a Fraud, Misrepresentation and DTPA case in FB Court at Law against Momentum Jaguar Volvo Porsche in Houston almost 18 months ago and requested a Jury Trial. The court neither scheduled a Jury Trial not Amended the case. Defendant provided some fake documents and made several... View More
Went to courthouse with paperwork to file an appeal and 1 months rent and they said it was doubled and I can’t afford that and today was the last day to file and they’re closed. What do I do? Can I pay the landlord a months rent and stay? I’m in chambers county Tx
answered on Jun 3, 2022
If your landlord will let you stay you will be very lucky, Your better option is to find a new place,
I got a hold, via a court FOIA request, of my 2016 arrest records. When I got indicted and charged, I kept getting told that my charge could not get entirely dismissed because the "witness statements" said something that was too "serious" to get my much more concrete piece of... View More
answered on May 13, 2022
The best time to fight criminal charges is BEFORE you take a plea. The only way to get Deferred Adjudication is to enter a plea of Guilty or No Contest (which is the same as Guilty with regard to a criminal case anyway.) In almost all cases, a defendant only has 30 days to start the appeals... View More
Someone arrested and plead guilty under duress. They found out years later evidence was collected from scene of crime, but never tested. Nine years after the crime, defendant learned of said evidence and requested testing. They learned at this time the evidence was destroyed, so all writs were... View More
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answered on Apr 24, 2022
Your questions are complicated. The reason is over the years, the liability and duties of the police, District Attorneys, Courts, and court clerks have all changed in many ways.
The dates of the arrest and seizure are important. That would determine which laws were relevant in your matters.... View More
I was a real piece of work in my youth. Reckless, lonely, hard drinking party animal.
I was convicted of my first DWI March/2009 in Rockwall, TX. I was under the age of 21. I plead guilty and took jail time after originally choosing probation.
In Aug/2013, I was arrested on a DWI at... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2022
Your only chance would be a pardon but I think it would be very difficult to get pardoned
My girlfriend is in prison on a possession of cs. They gave her ten years but they waited 4 years to file the case I understand they only have 3 years to do this . Is there someone that could help us ?
answered on Mar 15, 2022
You will need to call a lawyer because it depends on the exact charge. Most felonies statute of limitations are more than 3 years.
1) caseworker said if I'm negative I don't need to take drug test or treatment
2) there was no violence in my home
3) I am enrolled in a tribe and proof I'm native American
4) I done all my classes and completed them I paid for my classes. Got proof for that... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2022
If you submit this evidence at the trial level you can use it in your , It would be wise to hire a lawyer.
Tarrant county texas the non parent received custody over the father
answered on Feb 23, 2022
All time periods run from the date of the signing of the final order. You may message me on this platform and discuss your case. I am Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law.
The state vs Charles Edward williams
answered on Feb 15, 2022
Probably not. A defendant isn't sentenced until and unless they've been convicted. They can't be convicted until either (1) they entered a plea of guilty or no contest, or (2) there was a trial and the prosecution proved guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
If there is evidence... View More
during a child support agreement in texas the mother had moved out state and I was never informed
answered on Jan 30, 2022
The final decree should contain language that requires the mother to notify you of any change of address. Notifications of address and phone number changes are typically standard in temporary orders as well. If the mother has moved, she may be in violation of a court order. You should let your... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2021
If you are the party appealing the eviction, you can dismiss the appeal at any time.
Do i need to get a lawyer to make an appeal or i can do it my self Need help i only have 1 day to make an appeal for eviction i havemt been available to find a place to stay do i need a lawyer to make an appeal or i can do it my self i have kids and cant find a place to live and in the court they... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2021
Yes, if you're unsure with how to go about the appeals process, I would strongly recommend that you reach out to an attorney and set up a consult as soon as possible. They will be able to review the eviction order with you and advise you as to how to best proceed. I wish you all the best!
If u get evicted an make an appeal and pay the bond and a month of rent to court do they give u the whole month howitworhowitworks
answered on Oct 21, 2021
If you pay your rent into the registry of the court every month during the appeal, those payments will be applied towards any judgment the landlord recovers against you. If you don't, your appeal is likely to be dismissed.
answered on Aug 9, 2021
First, I am not a Texas attorney. That being said, generally there is no evidence presented at the appellate level. The case proceeds from a final judgment of the trial court and whatever evidence was presented there.
Defendant was indicted on charge for poss.of g2 cs 1-4g’s. After a year & a 1/2 of rescheduling court dates, prosecutor offered a plea bargain that was reluctantly accepted by defendant after advise from court appointed counsel.
Defendant believes counsel was overwhelmed &... View More
answered on Jul 10, 2021
First, I am not a Texas lawyer. But I believe that the initial procedure you should explore is a motion before the trial court to nullify your plea. I would assume that in the questions you were asked before entering that plea, is that you have given up any right to appeal. So the first thing is to... View More
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