You could be implicated in conspiracy to commit a crime or aiding and abetting cybercrime, even if you didn't commit any hacks yourself. This could include wire fraud and money laundering crimes, or crimes under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) for trafficking in stolen credentials.... View More

Your fact pattern implicates a legal doctrine called "qualified immunity." In most cases, police officers are protected from lawsuits for wrongful arrest under this doctrine. They cannot be successfully sued for wrongful arrest unless they violate a "clearly established... View More

You can file a declaratory judgment suit seeking a declaration that you are not legally obligated to repay the HUD loan because your signature on the loan documents are a forgery and you did not know about or participate in the loan, having discovered the loan only after your recent divorce, and... View More

First, whether you were "read your rights" is irrelevant to the legality or validity of a traffic stop. It is only significant when the State is attempting to offer into evidence something you said during a custodial interrogation.

Second, shutting off and exiting your vehicle... View More

Unfortunately, it sounds like the law enforcement officer acted within the law. You were legally pulled over for speeding. The officer has the authority in Texas to ask you to step out of the car while they conduct an investigation. The search by the drug sniffing dog is also legal since we have... View More

The answer to your question will depend on the content of your text messages, and possibly the amount of text messages sent to your friend. If the messages were threatening you could face legal challenges. Likewise, if the tone, language used and number of messages rise to the level of... View More

Denying a job applicant due to prior criminal history is legally permissible unless criminal history is being used by Uber as a proxy for denying jobs based upon race or ethnicity. Particularly when a job requires face to face contact with the public and their possessions, crimes of moral... View More

If your son plead guilty, he cannot appeal his conviction based upon the claim of self-defense. None of the evidence supporting such a claim will even be relevant. He would need to appeal on the ground that his plea of guilty was not voluntary. For example, he theoretically could show that, at... View More

You have no legal obligation to assist a bounty hunter in locating your boyfriend.

Hindering apprehension is a crime but is defined as harboring or concealing a person or assisting in their escape with the intent to interfere with apprehension, arrest, or conviction of the person.... View More

You should be trying to speak to a lawyer so you can show up with him or her at your arraignment. This way you will be able to have a professional who is familiar with the law as well as the facts of your particular case. A good lawyer can explain what's going on and what and when your next... View More

You need to hire an attorney like F. Lee Merritt who has a lot of experience in civil rights cases against law enforcement. Most attorneys do not handle this type of case due to the very low probability of success and the limited damages available.

You may have a claim for compensation... View More

In the absence of a recorded lien against the motor vehicle as collateral securing repayment of the loan, the lender violated Texas law by taking possession of your motor vehicle. You should report the taking of your car to local police.

You also can file a lawsuit under the Texas Theft... View More

I would challenge that warrant. I believe that the paraphernalia in your car is way too tenuous, to get a good warrant. If you were charged, you have the right to get a copy of the affidavit that was the basis for the warrant.

I can not believe you can't find a lawyer to go after that... View More

If you have a lawyer who was hired on this new DWI, you should definitely contact that person.

For the most part, the State has 180 days to indict you, after they arrest you on a felony. There are many ways that can be extended by the state. Thus, it is not over yet.

The best... View More

The short answer is yes. But, You will have to get your original case and arrest expunged from the court records. When your deferred adjudication was successfully completed, the judge dismissed the felony charges against you. If so, then you can have that case and the underlying arrest taken off... View More

You are in a tight spot!

If you have no criminal record, and you can prove that you did attempt to save the other person's life, you may have a good chance at winning a jury trial.

If you have drug convictions on your record, you are going to be fighting uphill.

Ask if... View More

You have a lot going on here. There are two different avenues for you to overturn your conviction. You didn't say what your exact conviction was, but I will assume it was for a Felony in Texas.

Avenue 1: Dash Cam: New Evidence can be used after the Statute of Limitations, if it... View More

The jail staff probably does not know who the friend's lawyer is. In most cases, only the friend would know because the friend is the person who hired the lawyer.

If the friend has not hired a lawyer, you need to ask the friend whether he completed a form proving that he is indigent... View More

There is an entire body of case law concerning civil liability for motor vehicle collisions occurring during a police chase. There is no question that you will be legally responsible in full or in part for your own injuries and damages. It is, however, possible that police could also be legally... View More

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I could only speak for the aspects of the question under your "Personal Injury/Car Accidents" headings. It doesn't sound like a matter that an insurance company would take seriously in terms of a... View More