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I am a property manager and the property owner's bank account was seized by the Texas Comptroller. The owner verbally told me to mail all rent checks and money orders to his out of state home so he can deposit them into a different bank account. i have never handled the property's income... View More 
answered on Feb 1, 2021
In Texas, a person commits the offense of THEFT if he unlawfully appropriates property with the intent to deprive the owner of the property. The owner has provided new instructions, and you are aware that disregarding those new instructions (by following the old procedure) will deprive the owner... View More
They were also not legally licensed interns or have a special permit.
answered on Jan 20, 2021
This question is marked Criminal Law but nobody sues anyone in criminal court. It is also marked Legal Malpractice which is a cause of action in civil court, but that is for a lawsuit against your own attorney, not the opposing side. As for Civil Rights, a criminal defendant is entitled to... View More
Now indiv seeks order of protection to recover home theft of all property while accussed in jail on abuse charges fabricated
answered on Dec 27, 2020
I am not clear on your question. It can be tricky throwing accusations at an alleged abuse victim because it can sound like a motive or logical justification for violence. You should also be aware that some prosecutors will consider the fact that a person is a veteran to mean they are MORE likely... View More
Equipment belonging to same veteran, and veteran violated protective order by driving in front of home one year penalty in jail will veteran be incarcerated even if he was the victim of many thefts
answered on Dec 25, 2020
A person is not allowed to violate the law just because they are a veteran. However, some jurisdictions have a special program to give veterans one chance to avoid a conviction by completing 12 to 24 months of sobriety treatment instead. The programs are available to veterans who committed crimes... View More
Protective orders used to commit thefts police giving criminals half property is that legal
answered on Dec 25, 2020
I answered the other question before I saw you asked this one. Now you have introduced a new and important fact that makes the police inaction more understandable. If relief was granted to your "victim" because of damage caused by Hurricane Harvey, then it's very likely that the... View More
Police refuse to take formal complaint by victim is this legal? Criminal 8 protective order attempting to take new home by accusing victim of abuse did not happen
answered on Dec 25, 2020
If you're asking if police can legally refuse to file a case based upon a person reporting that a crime has been committed, the answer is "yes". There are many reasons why the police might justifiably refuse to file criminal charges when they receive a report that someone has... View More
My boyfriend is in jail and I'd being charged with a gun. He is a convicted felon. If I forgot my gun was in the car, what can I do to get that taken care?
answered on Dec 9, 2020
Contact your boyfriend's attorney immediately (this isn't something where you can personally speak with someone and have the case immediately dismissed). Good luck.
At the moment he’s only being charged with aggravated kidnapping however one of the victims was murdered during the kidnapping what is the ideal sentencing if found guilty
answered on Nov 22, 2020
Murder during Kidnapping is one of the ways to commit the offense of Capital Murder. So, if they actually charge him with that and win a conviction, the only possible sentences are Life Without Parole or Death. An exception is if he was age 17 or younger at the time of the offense, in which case... View More
I don't what to do we live in Austin Texas. It' s her first time being arrested she's 18 yrs. of age. And not knowing any information it's devastating. Not even a call. We didn't know she had lefted out to Del Rio
answered on Nov 19, 2020
I know the feeling but her lawyer should be able to tell you something about your daughter. Blessings!
Will a affidavit help at all in court cause its my siblings but my parter is already a felon ..
answered on Nov 12, 2020
It might. You would increase your likelihood of success if you got a criminal defense lawyer involved.
Charge is taking wildlife without owners consent
answered on Nov 7, 2020
Anyone can call the police and file an incident report on anyone else at anytime, anywhere. The police will determine if criminal charges will be filed.
It also involves fraud,human trafficing,child trafficing, and also the human trafficing is also gang related
answered on Oct 9, 2020
Lawyers have mouths to feed, salaries to pay, rent to earn. The only pro bono attorneys are the public defender. Apply for one. Your case is very complex.
Was told if the statue of limitations have run out with no charges filed..(3 yrs in tx) that the prosecutor could end up trying to make it a federal charge since the statue of limitations has run out for a state charge.
answered on Sep 14, 2020
You might not want to tell the prosecutors yet, but the limitations period on aggravated assault and aggravated perjury is only TWO years. See article 12.03(d) of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. I'm not aware of any federal assault statute, but they might have jurisdiction if the... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2020
A 17-year-old is old enough to consent for the purposes of Sexual Assault and Indecency but if the state was really aggressive the 21-year-old could still be charged and convicted for felony Sexual Performance of a Child under section 43.25 of the Texas Penal Code.
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.... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2020
Federal law prohibits a convicted felon from ever possessing a firearm of any kind
I fought a girl, I’m 17, she’s 18 and her girlfriend that is 20, soon to be 21, punched me out of nowhere after the fight. Many people posted it all over social media so I have the video. I did not swing at her or anything she just punched me,pushed a tooth back, busted my lip and now my mouth... View More
answered on Aug 23, 2020
You can press charges and ask the police to only contact you on your cell phone or via personal email. That may minimize the likelihood that your parents find out that you are pressing charges. However, the filing of charges against someone is usually public record. Whether your parents find out... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2020
You really haven't given me enough info to answer the question. What drug did the dog smell? If it was marihuana (that's the way we spell it in Texas Penal Code), believe me, the dog didn't need the door to be cracked to smell it. I can smell it with the doors closed, as strong as... View More
He didnt catch any charges its all ghost dope hasnt been in any trouble in 10 years been in feds for 2 years and state just now decided to give him 23 years took his 10 years street time why can they do that would a parole attorney help any
answered on Jul 25, 2020
I am not exactly sure of the situation. Call the attorney of record for the defendant for clarification
My boyfriend was selling pot in san angelo texas. My boyfriend admitted everything was his, nothing was mine. The DEA agent who was there told him point blank we can see from your phone and hers she has Nothing to do with this but because the car we pulled you over in and the apartment where the... View More
answered on Jul 23, 2020
No, arrest records never disappear automatically no matter how long you wait. However, if you were arrested for a violation of Texas law then you will become eligible to file for expunction in 3 years and you can seek expunction sooner if a prosecutor with jurisdiction over the case either... View More
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