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Stopped because claimed couldn’t read my license plate. Small town, same officer, seen me several previous times and had followed me 20 minutes before he seen me again to pull me over. I asked what his probable cause was and he said I looked nervous. All I was doing was putting gas in my... View More 
answered on May 11, 2022
Your attorney may attempt to get copies of all data and voice recordings sent to that patrol car on that particular day in hopes of discovering whether or not the officer attempted to run your plates.
My fiance was pulled over for registration being out. After running his name the officer asked him to step out of the vehicle, patted him down, but he was not arrested. The officer then asked if he could search. My fiance said no. The was no probable cause that I am aware of I'm this... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2022
It might be possible for his attorney to seek suppression any evidence that was found as a result of the search but a good attorney will probably first need to carefully study the offense report, arrest affidavit, BodyCam recording, DashCam recording, and the log file showing the data sent back and... View More
If I record a full cover (track and vocal) of a popular song, and release it on social media with no compensation, no expectation of compensation, no request for monetary support, strictly for the purpose of exhibition, entertainment, and to receive interaction (comments and/or likes) from viewers,... View More
So i believe that yesterday i have been rudely denied FHA due to nation origin/race.
i have an entire night of conversation via iMessage and Roomies.com with Mr. X wife about how everything is going to be. Pet deposit $300, rent per month $450, Mr. X accepted my $300 deposit after he... View More
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answered on Feb 5, 2022
If you like the apartment, take it. But if it a month-to-month tenancy, I might tell you not to move in.
Go with your gut, and stick to your decision.
You will need actual proof of discrimination to do anything on that front.
I hope it works out.
Good Luck!
In a case where they used gps on a vehicle to track person wouldn’t prosecution have to make it available for the defense in discovery ? her suppression was denied but the warrant could have shown premeditation for the traffic stop ! Cop said I was going to pull you over anyway but lied on the stand
answered on Jan 18, 2022
No, not unless it was specifically requested and improperly withheld. The prosecution only has a duty to proactively provide the defense attorney copies of any exculpatory, mitigating, or impeachment evidence. Copies of other evidence are only provided if the defense attorney first makes a timely... View More
My husband was arrested for a felony assault charge from his ex wife. The alleged assault was said to have happened when my husband supposedly closed a car door on his ex wife leg. This happened in 2011 right after their split. The alleged assault never happened and because of lack of evidence on... View More
answered on Jan 1, 2022
An arrest which does not result in convictioin or probation will not keep your husband from purchasing and possessing a firearm.
Filed by indictment was his book in..is that a legal indictment or does the grand jury have to indict him. He also was not evaluated within 24 to 72hrs. Can I file a writ of habeas corpus
answered on Nov 29, 2021
If the person is being held on a felony offense, then, yes, the person has a right to be indicted by a grand jury before the State of Texas can prosecute him for that felony. The only exception to this rule is that an accused person in some cases may be allowed to waive (give up) his right to be... View More
Is that grounds for probable cause to search and during an unconsented search can they snap their fingers and get the dog to jump inside the car thru the window?
answered on Nov 25, 2021
In short, yes. You can be charged with eluding if you willfully fail or refuse to bring your vehicle to a stop; or flee or attempt to elude a pursuing police vehicle when given a visual or audible cue from the officer to stop. However, you should hire a criminal defense attorney to review the... View More
Their fingers and get the dog to jump thru your car window 4 times?
answered on Nov 25, 2021
In short, yes. You can be charged with eluding if you willfully fail or refuse to bring your vehicle to a stop; or flee or attempt to elude a pursuing police vehicle when given a visual or audible cue from the officer to stop. However, you should hire a criminal defense attorney to review the... View More
I have to report as if I am already on probation. I am not guilty for the charge. I did not have counsel at the time and during the arraignment, that judge didn't give it hand that out. I am innocent so I don't feel like this right anyway.
answered on Nov 22, 2021
The judge set bail conditions based on your background, criminal history, the severity of the offense, community ties, etc. Once you hire an attorney, your attorney can approach the judge to amend conditions.
We were both in the vehicle and it was closer to me than him cause it was mine he didn't acknowledge it until I told him that I had it in the car with us we got pulled over with our 2 friends to one had a gun with drugs without our knowledge and the other they charged him with a fire arm but... View More
answered on Nov 17, 2021
So of the four people in the car, you're saying everybody had a gun of some kind except for your husband? And your question, as I understand it, is what will happen to your husband and what might happen to you if you sign an affidavit stating that the gun in question is owned by you. Well let... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2021
Well, no. Jumping bond is not rewarded by grating the "jumper" a victory in his case. I mean, as we say in Mexico, el duh!
My Texas probation officer testified in court that he “contacted the ‘lab’ to make special drug tests, set a lower cut-off levels for certain probationers” if he thought abuse had occurred. Is that illegal??
answered on Oct 10, 2021
You should always try to stay on your probation officer's good side while at the same time remembering that the judge is actually the final authority on what to do about any alleged violations. It is important to get your own attorney if they attempt to revoke or modify your probation.
Just a thought experiment, but needed to be asked. Understandably, it would be difficult for a private citizen to file suit against the hordes of unvaxed choking the health care system, much like the novel SB8's workaround. While I understand the concept of sovereign immunity, I still... View More
answered on Oct 2, 2021
It’s all a big giant scary mess. I cringe every time I see political leaders on TV saying parents, the vast majority of which are not virologists and probably do not even own microscopes, should decide whether vaccines are in the best interest of their children. What if parents decide they should... View More
If drugs are found under the driver seat of a car and the driver is the owner of the car, can the passenger be charged with possession because the driver/owner refuses to take ownership? If so, how likely is a case like that to stick?
answered on Sep 14, 2021
You wouldn't be asking this question if this fact situation hadn't already occurred. So you know the answer already. The passenger(P) can be charged with possession. (If the assumptions I'm making are incorrect, then disregard my answer.)
If the P is charged based solely on... View More
If enforcement of ordinance would directly violate 1st Amendment
answered on Aug 7, 2021
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. Ordinances could be challenged on constitutional grounds in the course of their development, while in committees or floor debates. Ordinances are also sometimes challenged in the course of actual cases that challenge... View More
answered on Jul 29, 2021
What kind of information are you trying to provide? The answer to that question will lead you to the people you should speak with. For example:
If you have information that might help the person with their court case, then you should try to contact their lawyer. When you look up jail... View More
Sons gf lives with uncle and grandma her mom lives in Mexico she had a argument they told her to leave her mom talks to me ask me to give her a place to stay three days later she went home again with uncle and grandma following day she asked me to pick her up and drop off at a store for someone... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2021
The answer is "yes", you can be charged if the police have reason to believe you are not telling the truth about how much you knew. Quit talking to the police and get a lawyer. If the police believed you, they wouldn't be threatening to try to convince the D.A. to prosecute you.... View More
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
I am not guilty, I had no knowledge of the marijuana being in my vehicle, and I denied the police permission to search my vehicle. I want to get my case dismissed.
answered on Jul 6, 2021
Getting a dismissal in a case like this isn't about filing motions and forms. The most likely path to dismissal will require a suppression hearing, the success of which is likely to depend on legal technicalities regarding the stop, the search, the arrest, and the transition from a traffic... View More
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