The original DWI bond was 1000. Failure to appear in court the second time was 5000. What approximately would
it be to bond out for failure to appear the second time? I'm the only one that can bond myself out (I'm too high
risk for the bail bondsman) so I am bringing... Read more »
This is very simple. Hire a lawyer immediately and have him or her take you to court to arrange the new bond. The actual amount of your new bond depends on many things that only a good local criminal lawyer can successfully communicate to your prosecutor and your judge. Don't try to do this... Read more »
And based on my current situation if I were to accept the job offer would I be able to move to McAllen? Or do I have to remain in Houston until I complete my probation?
Yes, supervision of your probation will be transferred to the new county of residence.
I don't know the specifics of the cases what I do know is that IN 2019 my boyfriend was charged with a thc vs in Freestone County He was given the option 8 years probation or 10 years, He failed a UA in 2020 for weed and was arrested for a revocation, HIs lawyer bonded him out and came back... Read more »
Criminal defense attorneys are not technically required to talk to anyone but the defendant. Cheap or court-appointed attorneys are often too busy to talk to the defendant's loved ones. You could hire a better attorney to replace the existing attorney and perhaps get better customer service... Read more »
If you believe this person is a danger to himself/herself or others, you can request an involuntary mental health commitment. This process cannot adequately explained in this forum. Call an attorney in your area. Good luck.
Boyfriend has a blower in car and continues to get drunk almost daily. He is now also smoking the CBD vape pens. The thought of him having unsupervised visits with our newborn in November terrifies me
When the child is born you can file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. That will allow you to get an order from the court regarding where the child will live, who the child will live with, visitation, child support, health insurance, and medical expenses not covered by insurance.... Read more »
I have an active DWI case. I looked online and for the next court setting it says Disposition..appearance waived. What does this mean? What will happen at this court date?
Disposing of a case means closing it with some sort of resolution. The "disposition paperwork" explains how it was closed: conviction, deferred adjudication, dismissal, etc.
Got mobile breathalyzer 100mnth fine 55mnth prob 60,month classes 300 I'm not working have no car. Hard time finding a job and then paying for uber and taking the breathalyzer to work
Go to the court that granted your probation and explain your financial situation to the Judge. Good luck,
Tarrant county dwi 2nd misdeameanor.
You cannot revoke probation. The State can file a motion to revoke probation and eventually the Judge can enter such a motion. Go talk with the Judge who granted the order. Good luck.
Drug problem but says that he is a drunk. If he loses to much more weight he might die. He is killing himself with the keystone beer and from my understanding he uses a needle for meth and I have pictures of him smoking it. He was drunk one night and wouldn't let me drive and almost killed... Read more »
Ask a Family Law attorney about how to pursue the involuntary commitment of an adult who is a danger to himself and others.
How can I get out of the interlock ignition? I have a mobile interlock but I don't have a car & I'm not driving at all.
You can file an affidavit with the court stating that you do not drive a vehicle and will not drive any vehicle unless and until that vehicle is equipped with with a court-approved ignition interlock device. Make sure you prepare and file the affidavit with the court within the time allowed for you... Read more »
Got DWI 3wks after turning 21. I am now 36, and dont even drink anymore. If I establish residence out of TX can I get it expunged from my record? It is -killing- my insurance rates even all these years later?
It is the final disposition of a case, not the passage of time, that determines eligibility for expunction. Moving out of the State will have no affect on this issue. What was the disposition of the case?
If so my ? Id .Does the defendant having pending charges have any responsibility. Duty to initiate the extradition process other that he /het wanting to clear his / her name. Article 4 of the same agreement states .if the prosecution initiates extradition they place a 120 day statute of... Read more »
This website shows the questions to attorneys by state, so this question is being shown to attorneys in Texas. If you want an answer from an attorney in New Mexico then you should re-submit your question with the "location" field set to somewhere in New Mexico, even if YOU are currently... Read more »
Her lawyer advised it would be better to plea to Agg Assault w/ Deadly Weapon (a 2nd degree felony). Is there any sense to pleading to a higher degree felony? Probation is offered in both cases by the prosecutor.
As a general rule, a second-degree felony is more serious than a third degree. However, nobody on this forum is in any position to second guess your wife's attorney. There are reasons why this could make sense, so your wife should simply ask her attorney for an explanation.
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Can a person be denied guardianship over a child that has an 8 year old or longer dui charge?
It depends on the totality of the circumstances and the person's current situation. The person seeking guardianship can file with the court under certain circumstances in order to show that they are a good candidate for guardianship.
Whose file are you talking about? The prosecutor's file, your lawyer's file or a file you were able to access on the internet (one which you found in, for example, the county's website)? I am going to assume you went to the website of the county where your case was prosecuted, i.e.... Read more »
I'm worried, being court appointed, I thought I would know what's going on right now. I need to know what my options are?
The court setting you mention is just the first time your case is set in court, not a trial setting. At the first setting, your lawyer will probably be given the discovery evidence in your case which you can then go over with him/her. Sometimes it takes a few days after the first setting to get... Read more »
THE OFFICER ONLY TOOK 3 STEPS WHEN DEMONSTRATING. THEIR WAS 20-30MPH WIND FACTOR WITH RAIN HORRIBLE WEATHER MY UNDERSTANDING IS NHSTA PROCEDURES STATE TEST HAS TO BE FULLY DEMONSTRATED. I ALSO FOUND A PREVIOUS CASE WHERE IT WAS DISMISSED DUE TO COP NOT FOLLOWING GUIDLINES/PROCEDURES IE NOT... Read more »
The officer does not have to perform the entire test in order to properly "demonstrate" what he's asking you to do during the test. In Texas, 3 steps seems to be the usual number of steps officers show the suspect in the heel-to-toe sobriety test.
I completed my probation in 2013 and in 2018, by Texas law, I am allowed my gun rights back. From what I understand, A felony DWI in Texas is not a Federal crime, so that would mean that In Texas I would be allowed to hunt with a rifle or shotgun, correct? I just need some clarification.... Read more »
Federal law prohibits a convicted felon from ever possessing a firearm of any kind
Incident is over 2 years ago and all they have is body cam footage of car being off the side of road and suspect being belligerent. Is that enough evidence alone for a conviction? No prior DUI's before this
Short answer: yes, prosecution and/or conviction on DWI cases is still possible without the tests you describe. The State of Texas was prosecuting DWI cases long before blood or breathalyzer test were available. Talk with your attorney. Good luck.
Will it be on my record forever and does this keep me from owning a firearm.i just didnt know if after so long after my dui charge I could own a firearm.i did a dumb mistake years back and its affected my whole life.
Below is a copy of the applicable statute (the current one, not the 2006 statute). If a final conviction was entered on the case, the only way to remove the matter from your record is via pardon from the Governor. A person convicted of a felony can never possess a firearm under federal law. Good... Read more »
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