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They we are going to send you to this program in Beaumont for 3 months. They told me to turn myself in to the county but let me go home that day for 2 weeks but I would have to turn myself in to county on 6/3/19 and the time I sit in the county jail waiting for a bed to come open doesn't... View More 
answered on Jun 10, 2019
No, it isn't like double jeopardy. That is when you are put on trial twice for the same alleged offense.
In this situation, you committed a crime but, instead of being locked up, you were given a second chance where you were allowed to do community service instead. Except you... View More
My attorney said we had this divorce won he said I would have the house and car. He said we would be divorced in December but he didn’t get something to the judge in time. My ex was able to file an answer long after the time he was supposed to. Now he has hired an attorney. He if fighting me for... View More
answered on May 20, 2019
Re-read over the contract and fee agreement between yourself and your attorney. Fees, expectations, and so forth should be addressed in there. That said, your attorney has an obligation to keep you informed as to the progression of your case. However, if you feel that your attorney is not acting in... View More
The bondsman is good friends with a lawyer he refers and the judge on a criminal case. They know how much money the client has and the court fees and bond magically goes up
answered on Mar 8, 2019
Was it just a friendly referral? If the attorney compensates the bondsman for the referral it might be the crime of "Barratry and Solicitation of Professional Employment" see Penal Code 38.12. If that happened then the client can void the contract with the attorney and file a lawsuit to... View More
If I'm not required by a judge to register under chapter 62 then nobody can override the judge and his orders correct?
answered on Jan 12, 2019
If a person is convicted of a sexually-oriented crime then that person is required under Chapter 62 to register as a sex offender. However, without more information here I can’t make determination as to the length of time you were required to remain registered. Further, their are options... View More
answered on Dec 19, 2018
Your question hasn 't been picked up in four weeks. You could try reposting it in the employment law section.
Tim Akpinar
Changed structure removed load barring walls, 30 thousand in damages. Her daughter is using my name getting information from tax office changing things. Crooked lawyer changed a document now I have to prove. Not agreeing to pay any of damages multiple problems. Any help
answered on Oct 17, 2018
The name a tax office has for the owner of property is not controlling as to who "actually" owns the property. An owner of real property is determined in the Deed records where the property is located.
I called my back and they will o my mail me the letter. I’m worried because I have never experienced this. Can I call the attorneys office to find out what is going on?
answered on Jul 30, 2018
If a DA is requesting your bank records, you MAY be facing HUGE issues. Call a local attorney ASAP
In the past I have always asked a question about legal matters. All of which were answered with a very vague reply ending with "you should contact an attorney in your area." I understand that people need to make money but, when I don't have any to give...? So, how can I receive a... View More
answered on Jun 4, 2018
There is no such thing as a "Federal license to practice law", but many of us are admitted to practice before various Federal Courts including the US Supreme Court.
Virginia Mother's 12/31/1998 Will leaves daughterX Texas land. Siblings Y & Z receive separate equivalent value bequests. On same date, lawyer presents for Mom's signature an irrevocable trust that removes Texas land from her estate to avoid estate tax exposure. Also, to avoid GSTT... View More
answered on May 21, 2018
You are looking at significant litigation if the parties are not in agreement. In order to advise you, your attorney will have to review all of the documents. Time is of the essence; contact a local probate attorney right away.
I was in England for a while with my aunt as a student, I decided to accompany her to instabul for an operation. There she kicked me out without any money in an unknown country. I had to find a way to get home. So I took a direct flight to my home country Texas. I’ve contacted her regarding my... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2018
You will probably need to retain a solicitor in England to sue her.
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answered on Mar 8, 2018
You must also show some type of harm incurred by prosecutorial delay if you are to prevail on a speedy trial issue; mere delay is not sufficient to prove a denial of constitutional rights. You should have this discussion with your attorney, but from what you describe, no misconduct has occurred.... View More
1997 DWI Hit and broke leg of other driver did 6yrs prison time after 10yrs probation revoked. Now on parole with $92,000 to pay Any hope?
answered on Feb 26, 2018
What is your goal? Your chances of overturning a 20 year old conviction are slim, and I assume the $92,000 owed is from a civil suit arising out of the same incident. The question for the criminal case is whether you operated a motor vehicle while intoxicated, was there an assault, and are you... View More
I received a census bureau letter at my second home right b4 my week long vacation. I figured I would fill it out when I got back. When I made it back I had one letter in the mail and one on the door. I plan on filling it out tonight. My dad called me telling me that the census agent had contacted... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2018
You may contact the census bureau, discover the supervisor of the agent in question and lodge your complaint with the agency. No criminal offense, however, has taken place from what you describe.
Contact via phone or email
answered on Dec 31, 2017
Yes, an attorney representing a party may, in general, contact an unrepresented opposing party.
answered on Nov 29, 2017
You don't want to be represented by a lawyer that isn't happy to represent YOU!
The Texas State Bar has a bunch of rules for attorneys. Many of them are complicated, obscure, or even counter intuitive. If an attorney is concerned that representing a client might break a rule,... View More
I am 16 and working a weekend job saturday and sunday. 10 hours on saturday, 7 hours on sunday. I go to work every weekend, yet I am filed as an independant contractor in order for the business to avoid paying employment tax, or workers' compensation insurance, and the rules provided by law... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2017
You have a two-part question:
(1) Neither federal law or Texas state law require employers to provide employees with a lunch break. Employers choose whether to provide employees with a lunch break during a work shift. The only exception involves mothers who breastfeed. They must receive a... View More
My former lawyer filed and won what he called a petition to interplead funds. It was improper. I understand for a interpleader to be proper 1. The stakeholder must be a disinterested party. (He wasn't nor did he claim to be an disinterested party) 2. there must be genuine conflicting claims... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2017
Get a consult from a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Assn who handles malpractice--they give free consults.
A private US citizen has developed say a better small arms technology such as rifle manufacture or bullet manufacture. Can he sell it to the chinese military for example or can he work as a consultant for the chinese military? He has never worked for any branch of the US govt or any US... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2017
You will probably need an export license to be able to transfer military technology to China. Under the U.S. Export Control System, our government controls exports of sensitive equipment, software and technology as a means to promote our national security interests and foreign policy objectives.... View More
I paid an attorney a retainer and he did not help me with my case, and still asked me to pay the remainder of the balance. the case did not go to trail and the charges did not go to court. he did not even advise me of this i found out thru the other party.
answered on May 5, 2017
Try this-
https://www.texasbar.com/AM/Template.cfm?Section=File_a_Grievance&Template=/CM/HTMLDisplay.cfm&ContentID=29656
If a provider left on bad terms, although voluntary, can they use former employer's contact numbers to write their prescriptions? I have had a few calls from pharmacies regarding her prescriptions for other patients. Is there any legal issues with this? Is there something that could place our... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2017
Bad practice for the doctor. Generally, if the doctor not there you should direct them back to the doctor's phone number.
It may be a technical violation, but likely not criminal though possibly so as to prescriptions for certain medications.
Your attorney should be able to... View More
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