And the arrest is in a different county. How long can that county hold that person for
answered on Jan 28, 2023
In Texas, if you are arrested on the warrant from a different county, the arresting county has at least 10 days to hold you if you were arrested on a "Bench Warrant" for a probation violation or similar issue. There are many different reasons that the 10 days could be extended.... Read more »
Dismissed due to evidence being lies what can my husband do because now his charges have been charged 3g
answered on Jan 28, 2023
If your husband pled guilty within the past 30 days, he may be able to withdraw his plea if properly requested to the court. If his guilty plea was based on coercion, or other violation of his constitutional rights, the plea could be reversed or undone, if properly filed and pled by Motion or by... Read more »
I was stopped by an unmarked truck by a detective who wanted nothing more than to search my vehicle. He said he pulled me over because of an expired registration but, Governor Abbott said we did not have to renew registration until Covid state of emergency was no longer in effect. Is this a legal... Read more »
answered on Jan 27, 2023
The emergency excusing vehicle registration renewal in Texas ended April 14, 2021. If the stop occurred prior to that date, it was illegal and you should be able to get the offense dismissed.
It may help if you bring your current post-April 14 registration to demonstrate that you complied... Read more »
Early part of May 2022 I got pulled over. Unknowing to me there was a ashtray with residue in it. I was never arrested for it. May 30 I was arrested for heroin that was found in my car. That's the only thing that was found. But I had 2 charges from that arrest. Come to find out the other... Read more »
answered on Jan 25, 2023
Yes, you can be charged, but the State must proves it’s case beyond a reasonable doubt. Under the facts as described, the State will want to prove you had possession of the car and that the substance in the ashtray meets the definition of a controlled substance whose possession is unlawful.... Read more »
I have a court appointed lawyer but I think he is overworked and seems like he is not as concerned as before and him and the DA have put off my case for 5 y rs and in March is supposed to be the court date but have Ben told that at least 5 different times before and never happened. But March the... Read more »
answered on Jan 25, 2023
You can retain a lawyer if they can be ready for trial in March. There is not a statute of limitation issue because you are charged
I have a court appointed lawyer but I think he is overworked and seems like he is not as concerned as before and him and the DA have put off my case for 5 y rs and in March is supposed to be the court date but have Ben told that at least 5 different times before and never happened. But March the... Read more »
answered on Jan 25, 2023
Yes, you can switch from a court appointed attorney to a privately retained attorney at any time as long as it does not delay the trial of your case.
The requirement of the statute of limitations was met when you were charged with the commission of a crime. The statute of limitations does... Read more »
Disclosure event:sample switch discovered after results reported ; description of event: evidence was analyzed for incorrect case number
answered on Jan 20, 2023
The mixed-up lab test and results may be good news for you. This does not mean your case is going to be dismissed. However, it does show that the Lab and the Police, etc., have problems. That may turn into a win or a dismissal. There are many other factors in any criminal case. Hopefully, your... Read more »
I caught the guy i been dating cheating went to the house he open the door and let me in and the girl assaulted me and the police report told a complete lie and stated things that never happen so they could charge me with burglary of habitation with intent to harm I went to the hospital for a... Read more »
answered on Jan 20, 2023
You should hire a criminal defense attorney to prove what actually happened to secure a not guilty verdict or, better yet, a dismissal.
So, I was arrested for pcs pg 1/1-b>=1-4 in Texas. Before I was searched, I was let go and told to get where I was going
She then told me to come back asking if I had my girlfriend's keys. At that time I was searched after my gf told the officer she had found her keys. They found a... Read more »
answered on Jan 17, 2023
Probation is an option, Retain a lawyer and make sure the search was good.
answered on Jan 17, 2023
Your probation can be revoked. That would mean you will need to serve whatever sentence was imposed.
I was arrested for online solicitation of a minor under 14 in a police sting. The communication was taking place on a app and I was in Harris county and the officers were Montgomery county, there was a meet setup and the meet up was in montgomery county and that was where i was arrested. In 2008... Read more »
answered on Jan 17, 2023
Your question leaves out some possible scenarios. Sometimes all the actions of the defendant must occur in the same county. There are also possible crimes, including solicitation, that can result in a conviction, even if one of the elements or other actions of the defendant do not occur in the same... Read more »
I was arrested for online solicitation of a minor under 14 in a police sting. The communication was taking place on a app and I was in Harris county and the officers were Montgomery county, there was a meet setup and the meet up was in montgomery county and that was where i was arrested. In 2008... Read more »
answered on Jan 15, 2023
Harris county could arrest you if Montgomery does not prosecute.
answered on Jan 15, 2023
Yes. This occurs commonly. If you are indigent so that an attorney has been appointed for you, a DA assigned to your case may rely on that previous determination of indigency in making a reduced fine plea recommendation.
With a possible trail soon
answered on Jan 12, 2023
If you are not happy with your lawyer retain a new lawyer,
With a possible trail soon
answered on Jan 14, 2023
If you feel that your lawyer is not doing a good job for you, you are probably right.
Ask yourself:
Did the lawyer file any motions?
Did they hold any hearings?
Did they contact any witnesses.
Did they share the police reports or witness information?
Good luck!
Someone told me they will come back later with a felony charge
answered on Jan 9, 2023
The DA could charge you with possession of a CDS if it is extracted from the pipe and tested positive.
I hope this helps.
Good Luck!
So I was charged and convicted for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle in Brownfield Tx. I received 12 months state jail. The vehicle was reported stolen from Seminole Tx and now I am being charged in Seminole Tx for the same incident I’ve been convicted for. Is that legal or is it double... Read more »
answered on Jan 9, 2023
It sounds like you have a few legal defenses to the new charge. I would need to see the new Indictment to properly advise you on the double jeopardy. There are some tricks to it, but if you were truly scammed on the initial purchase, why was that not raised as a defense on the 1st case?
You... Read more »
My spouse has been Charged with unlawful possession of A firearm by felon. He got pulled over with a friend catching a ride home for a broken taillight, and was taken to jail for unlawful possession of a firearm by felon. The vehicle and the guns are registered to the driver. To his knowledge he... Read more »
answered on Jan 9, 2023
The affidavit could be crucial to your spouse’s defense. Whether it will result in a dismissal depends on facts I don’t and you may not know right now. However, this has to be handled carefully. You have to get a lawyer to handle the case and that lawyer has to get an investigator to get a... Read more »
Just curious what can be done. My ex girlfriend (been apart 6 months) had my bank card info stored in some apps we used while together. Last week she suddenly decide to use it to steal $120 out of my account and send it to her new boyfriend via Cashapp.
answered on Jan 9, 2023
You can sue your ex for withdrawing money from your bank account without your permission.
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