All I did was defend myself and I didn't press charges but she lied and press charges on me my lawyer said she can't beat the case but she's a court appointed lawyer do I need to get another lawyer
The result of a criminal case will depend on the quality of the prosecutor's evidence, the skill and diligence of the defense attorney, and some degree of luck. You can't control the evidence or the luck, but you can hire a better defense attorney. On average, expensive attorneys get... Read more »
No, it doesn't matter what Texas does becasue federal law prohibits felons from possessing a firearm or ammunition.
He also has various other past convictions totaling around 20 i do believe. This is second time in collin county last conviction was in 2020 also there
I am not sure of your exact question. Call an attorney in your area. Good luck.
I have a friend who was a caregiver for an elderly couple and she was also dating their grandson and they lived with the couple. The lady died and the man knowing his time was soon as well decided to leave everything to my friend. He had papers drawn up stating that he and my friend were comnen law... Read more »
The account here is a little hard to follow. It is highly unlikely the social security administration would recognize this arrangement as a common law marriage entitling your friend to social security benefits. A common law marriage under Texas law is not created just because someone declares it... Read more »
1st time offense. No prescription. Medication bought over a period of time. Individual entering state for holidays.
You can be arrested and prosecuted for anything. However, you can only be convicted if you enter a plea of guilty or no contest, or if the prosecutor can prove every element of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt at trial. Ten grams is 10,000 milligrams. A typical pill of pseudoephedrine... Read more »
I do not know how things are done in College Station. However, I do know that an order is a legal document that describes what is to be (or has been) done and on what authority. I also know that a Commitment is an order that checks someone into jail, and it is often a boilerplate form. So, given... Read 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... Read more »
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.... Read more »
I am a law student and have an email address with the term "law" in it. I am not a lawyer, however, and have never stated that I am. Is it legal for me to continue to use this email address without being a lawyer? Don't I have speech protections so long as I am not actively trying to... Read more »
best and easiest way to get a proper answer is to just contact your local state bar's ethics hotline
good luck
Hire a criminal defense attorney who takes cases in the specific Texas county where the arrest warrant was filed.
This was in Arizona and minor was under 15
What is the question? If you are asking about your criminal history you should talk to a criminal defense attorney licensed in Arizona.
As, they told us they would be home in 10-15 mins so we told them we put the dog in the backyard with his things and water. Told them we had to get going because it was late. They are now saying since we put the dog in the backyard that it’s animal cruelty and their going to call the police on us.
On the facts stated, there is no animal cruelty.
It is likely to be a felony of the third degree, punishable by 2 to 10 years confinement in the state penitentiary and a fine up to $10,000. If the defendant has no priors then probation is also possible.
By "X" pills, I assume you mean ecstasy, or... Read more »
He and his girlfriend were helping me move items from my home I just left an abusive relationship
It is not true that somebody must "take" the charges. You son will only be convicted if he enters a plea of guilty or no contest, or if the prosecutor can prove every element of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt at trial. One of the element of POCS is to "knowingly or... Read more »
Clothing in which state assistant me and moving to days before. I had no knowledge of the pills being in my clothing as well I do not know exactly who it belongs to that I am trying to find out what can be done in this situation
That certainly doesn't look good. Hire the best local criminal defense attorney possible and tell him or her everything to the best of your memory.
Able to pay my fines and fees I was in safe for 9 months and county 2 months along with rehab BBCASA. Have been home 1 1/2 years. Father died 7 mo again am caretaker for mother all that time Are combined income is very low. Groceries bills phone cable electric etc. I contribute about 400 a month... Read more »
It sounds like the real question is, "Can my probation be revoked if I am indigent and my only violations are my failure to pay the fines and fees?"
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.
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... Read more »
She became critically ill 3 months ago. She was hospitalized then sent to a rehabilitation facility when she began to recover. Her daughter has a medical power of attorney. She has been okayed by her doctors for release but her daughter will not allow the facility to do so. The daughter (and other... Read more »
Other than your friend herself, the only person who can decide where she lives is a guardian of her person. An agent under a Medical Power of Attorney does not have this authority. An agent under a Medical Power of Attorney only has the authority to convey someone's wishes when they cannot... Read more »
My friends husband is on probation and got arrested again and out on bond. We just found out he has a court date but it says in the event section Supplemental Setting .. wondering what that is?
Your friend should ask his criminal defense attorney. There is not a standard type of court appearance generally known throughout Texas as a "supplemental setting." It is possible that it means something specific in the county where the case is pending but it is most likely a default... Read more »
Yes, the county judge can do almost anything, except those things she can't do.
I am prescribed adderrall . The u.a. at probation is a false positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine. P.o. asked me to agree to safp 9 months. I refused so mtr was filed. I asked for u.a. to go to lab and she said no its in trash. I asked to report mon wed fri to drug test and she said no.
It is a good start, but you should hire a local criminal defense attorney to make the most out of this argument. Don't try to do it yourself, there is too much at risk if your probation is revoked.
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