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I believe affidavit turned into be filled for records is different than the one the judge signed and kept for his records
answered on May 11, 2020
If you mean affidavits of probable cause upon which is the basis to issue an arrest warrant or search warrant, in Texas the Judge is supposed to keep those or file them in a place that they are publicly available since they are matters of public record.
answered on May 8, 2020
A warrant may be issued when there is probable cause to believe an offense occurred, so whether or not anyone pressed charges is irrelevant to the legality of a warrant. In a domestic assault case, the term "pressing charges" means the witness is helping the police and/or prosecutor... View More
I'm a teacher and want to know for an adult like myself, not a student or child.
answered on May 5, 2020
An adult wouldn't be in violation of the Unlawful Carry law for a location restricted knife under Texas Penal Code 46.02(a-4) but could be convicted of carrying in a Prohibited Place under Penal Code 46.03(a)(1) for having a knife with a blade over five and one-half inches at school (or in a... View More
I only knew we were talking about 1 light light when cop was talking about another
answered on May 4, 2020
A Judge will find you guilty if she/he believes the State has proven the allegations against you beyond a reasonable doubt.
Will they have alternative choices? What about community service?
answered on Apr 28, 2020
If the person can afford it they should hire a local traffic ticket attorney and try to get a deferral program that doesn't result in a conviction.
Support needed for the upholding of the constitution
answered on Apr 21, 2020
Because of the complexity of your research, it could be difficult for a Texas attorney to advise in the brief format of this Q & A Board. That could be why the post remains open for three weeks. One option is to contact Texas attorneys directly. Although many offices are closed or not seeing... View More
I contacted the appeals department of the NICS for the reason for denial and received this response:
Title 18, United States Code (U.S.C.), Sections 921(a)(20) and 922(g)(1): “A person who has
been convicted in any court of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2020
The background check relies on data supplied by Texas DPS so run a fingerprint criminal history report on yourself to determine how it is being reported. The cost is $25.
Start here: https://www.identogo.com/locations/texas
1. I live with my boyfriend who has 2 adult daughters they do not live at home. The other night after being told not to come over they both barged in the house to come over “talk” to me . Haha they come to stir up problems. I told them to leave I wasn’t talking to them I went to bedroom shut... View More
answered on Apr 8, 2020
This question is marked as both Georgia and Texas. The exact rules that apply will depend on the location of the house. If the house is in Texas, you can't legally exclude them from the house if they are invited by their father... but you could leave him and move somewhere on your own... and... View More
i was thinking it takes a year for family or civil
answered on Mar 28, 2020
A Texas attorney is best qualified to answer this question, but you await an answer for three weeks. As a GENERAL premise, if a matter is dismissed on the merits (for something substantive - not something technical such as "this is the wrong court, you must bring your action in a different... View More
My wife payed of the account with another lawyer firm but this lawyer never did the research and froze my bank account how long will it take for him to release my bank account and give us our money back. Also can I file a suite against him
answered on Mar 21, 2020
If you owed no money on the debt at the time the bank account was seized, you may have a claim for wrongful execution against the lawyer.
answered on Mar 21, 2020
I am not sure of your exact question. Were you charged with a criminal offense?
Does a mental disability lengthen the statue of limitations in a lawsuit when the plaintiff is disabled
answered on Mar 10, 2020
A Texas attorney is qualified to answer your question, as statutes of limitations are generally governed by state law. However, your post remains open for two weeks. Until you are able to arrange a consult with a Texas attorney, keep in mind that as a general matter, statutes of limitations can be... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2020
I am not sure of you exact question, but a warrant can be outstanding for your arrest while collections efforts are made to collect fines and costs. Calling a lawyer may help. Good luck.
He was arrested Nov. 2016, and his attorney at that time filed a motion for a speedy trial in Feb. 2017 once the defendant bonded out. That attorney
died and the judge never ruled on it. we believe this is a violation of his 6th amendment and may have caused the outcome of the case to go in... View More
answered on Mar 4, 2020
Depending on when he received the 75 years you either want to speak to a criminal appellate attorney or a post conviction habeas attorney - not a "civil rights" attorney. Which county? How long ago?
" 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
actually she is from Pakistan and she has a Green Card and her husband is very much mentally tourchering her and her husbands brother and ex wife and his son also
answered on Feb 22, 2020
First of all she should do whatever she needs to keep her self safe.
If she wants to get a divorce she should retain an attorney.
Thanks
answered on Feb 21, 2020
It's not fair to say your attorney did nothing since you are on probation when you could be doing hard time in the state penitentiary after being charged with FELONY DWI and entering a plea of Guilty, or No Contest which is the same as Guilty. If the probation officer told you to pay what you... View More
I need a lawyer for juvenile son with disability. He has been the victim of malicious prosecution
No summons to appear
Detained 17 days proper protocol not followed for suicide watch
Denied medication
“Sentenced” without lawyer
Received “deferred... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2020
For the purposes of adult criminal law, introducing the recordings will require a witness who is acquainted with the voice of the speakers and can identify them. The witness should be able to establish who made the recording, how it was made, that it is a fair and accurate representation of what... View More
resisting charge was from same arrest and going to jury trail no option was given for speedy trial excessive force of officer and never shown warrant for blood and only pulled my own arm away could it get dismissed and I could ask permission to sue
answered on Feb 3, 2020
You need to sit down with your lawyer; you have stated several separate issues that need individual attention. Good luck.
My feoncé just got into trouble for burglary of a habit and I was not involved when I found out the stuff was stolen the cops were already notified that the stuff is stolen and he put it at a mutual friend house the detective wants me to get it to him would I get into trouble
answered on Jan 31, 2020
The best way to minimize the chances that you will get into trouble is to hire a local criminal defense attorney to manage and handle your communications with law enforcement.
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