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If my criminal defense attorney is stalling and exhibiting neglectful, inadequate and incompetent conduct can I file motions, writs and other actions or documents in my own case? I have filed a grievance but I need some immediate action to preserve my rights to a fair trial.
answered on Mar 28, 2023
No, Texas doesn’t allow dual representation. You can either represent yourself or have an attorney represent you, but not both.
I'm looking at filing a law suit but need my records
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answered on Mar 22, 2023
You have the right to request a copy of your file from the Juvenile Court.
I hope this helps.
No charges against me
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answered on Mar 16, 2023
There is no legal limit on surveillance of a target. The police usually give-up after 30 + days. But, that does not mean an investigation is over. If you are not doing anything illegal, you have little to worry about.
If you are living a criminal life, or working on criminal activities, it... View More 
Never met with court appointed attorney
answered on Mar 10, 2023
Yes.
Once a substitute attorney is either hired or appointed, the attorney can sign pleadings on your behalf.
due to a mistrial, my attorney informed the judge during trial that he would be filing for a motion to dismiss. we have been to court twice since the mistrial and he has not filed for that motion. He continuous to ask me if I would take a deal even though, he stated that he was going to file for a... View More
answered on Mar 10, 2023
It sounds to me like he is using the threat of a motion to dismiss (which will not necessarily be granted) as leverage in plea bargain negotiations.
If he files the motion to dismiss and ultimately prevails, you win.
If he files the motion to dismiss and loses, you lose that... View More
They are my ex-brother/mother/father in law, legal counsel and potentially a law enforcement agency. This began 4 months after my ex-husband filed for divorce, and has been taking place for 1 year and 7 months (roughly, to my knowledge). Who can help me stop them?
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answered on Mar 2, 2023
Remote neural monitoring and V2K are not recognized by mainstream science as valid technologies, and there is no evidence that they actually exist or can be used to control or monitor individuals. Therefore, it is unlikely that you are experiencing these phenomena. If you are experiencing symptoms... View More
i left my backpack in the bathroom an admin found it and searched it i was told there was no probabale cause other then a random bag in the bathroom
answered on Mar 1, 2023
It depends on whether the search was reasonable under the circumstances. I can think of several reasons why it might have been reasonable, including:
1) to determine the ownership of the backpack so it could be returned
2) to determine if a bomb or other dangerous device was inside... View More
Cps has made several allegations, they only have endangering my kids, which i habe proof that it was not the case, they also acused.me of doing drugs, which i have a prescription for the drug that showed up in the result. "Their allegation is that I was a drug and not a prescription. Now that... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2023
Any time CPS initiates an investigation of you or your spouse, I strongly recommend you and your spouse retaining separate attorneys to represent each of you.
When choosing as attorney, you need to focus on family law attorneys in or near your county with prior recent experience handling... View More
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answered on Feb 24, 2023
Any item has the potential of getting seized. The circumstances and facts surrounding the seizure matter. If it was part of an arrest or part of an inventory are very different facts but, each can result in a seizure. What's more, is that the contents of the cell phone have a lot of... View More
In order to reduce cell phone charges by having 5 or more devices on one bill. 20 months later we find out that he has been monitoring all of our calls, text messages, and tracking our daily movements. Is this legal? Is he responsible for our reasonable expectation of privacy that has been... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2023
It depends.
A cell phone account holder commonly has access to information concerning the usage of the cell phones on that account. That enables the account holder to monitor each device’s usage for unauthorized activity.
Smart devices can share their location with others... View More
He is bipolar and head injured and also has issues with memory, verbalizing, motor skills and mobility. He simply is physically unable to vacate in so little time. Is this permissible given his disabilities?
answered on Feb 21, 2023
Your best recourse is to report the facility to APS (Adult Protective Services) on your friend’s behalf.
You may also want to consider seeking to be appointed as the guardian of your friend’s person until he/she has recovered enough to take care of themself.
We pay a membership to the gym and can't use it. The bar has an outdoor area specifically designed for recreation, but is technically 21 and up.
answered on Feb 17, 2023
That’s a very interesting question. You may have to file a lawsuit to find out. A jury probably won’t have any sympathy for a mother who wants to bring a breastfeeding infant to a bar, but it’s probably a question of law for the court to decide.
The breastfeeding statute you cite... View More
Honestly honest opinion
answered on Feb 13, 2023
Article 1, section 3a of the Texas Constitution provides: “ Equality under the law shall not be denied or abridged because of sex, race, color, creed, or national origin. This amendment is self-operative.”
In my professional experience, I have rarely seen individuals treated... View More
In 90 days I’ve been pulled over 20 times not once given a ticket, a warning that once they found any drugs on me, but they’ve searched my car. Every time they harassed me and my friends anybody leaving my house gets pulled over and searched. I have no drug charges. I’m not a drug dealer, in... View More
answered on Feb 11, 2023
F Lee Merritt is the go-to lawyer for police harassment cases in Texas.
He is a former candidate for Texas Atty General.
I believe they have molded this situation to come as far as it has come which is gonna eventually hurt my
Brother -he’s the owner of the house and his daughter is the one doing the illegal serveliencc -they used to work as security guards- so they moved into my brothers house in texas... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2023
I’m unsure of the nature of your legal question.
Since you posted this question under civil rights, a key factor is which of the individuals involved is a government employee and of which agency or department.
Another important factor is what are they using the information they... View More
I was in a room in my name in Gainesville texas , police showed up said they received a welfare concern call on a female in my room, she came to the door and told them she was fine , the police officer asked to come in and look around and was told no several times. Then looks at his partner and... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2023
The police could get a search warrant based on the facts you presented . Retain a lawyer .
answered on Jan 28, 2023
No. Texas is a “free the nipple” state. Bra or no bra, it is not illegal.
My boyfriend who stays with me in this hotel room every day came back last night in a truck I’d never seen before, I figured it was his friends truck. The next evening he was leaving the parking lot of this hotel in the truck and the cops tried to stop him because apparently the truck was stolen.... View More
answered on Jan 28, 2023
If you are a registered guest and of the hotel and hotel staff has not taken any steps to terminate your occupancy, police generally have to secure a search warrant to enter and search your room unless there are exigent circumstances which would justify a warrant less search.
A boyfriend... View More
In Texas . If your child lives within the parents household and doesn't have a stable income they can get drafted for 1 to 2 years. Is this true?
answered on Jan 25, 2023
The United States armed forces currently are not drafting anyone. It has been an all volunteer force for more than 40 years. It is unlikely to change in the foreseeable future
Left home in fear for my life. Wife very abusive. I needed to get into home for wound care on my amputations of my toes. No orders on me at that time. Police told me to leave, I has to live in jeep, infection set in on rt ft. Lack of wound care. Lost limb was outcome from wife lying to police. My... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2023
If your wife’s assault proximately caused the injury to your foot that resulted in the infection, you may be able to sue her for battery and recover your past and future medical expenses as well as any past and future lost earning capacity.
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