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A cop writes the complaint, but sworn to by a clerk, then cop (the complainant) is nowhere to be heard from again & you find yourself sparring w/judge only, at what should have been a jury trial, prosecutor says nothing. Through all our objections & asking where the plaintiff was, the judge... View More 
answered on Apr 27, 2023
The violation is most likely a violation of a traffic law of the State of Texas. Therefore, it is correctly the State of Texas v you as the alleged violator.
The traffic officer who wrote the citation isn’t required to appear at pretrial proceedings. That would divert officers from... View More
I am interested in buying a home that the seller disclosed that permits were not taken out for renovations. What are the implications of this to me as the buyer? Any legal action, penalty fees, issues selling the home in the future, etc. thank you!
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answered on Apr 17, 2023
If you buy a house and it does not have all the permits or lacks other necessary documents that were required for building or the like, you can apply to the City or County to have the permits done, Nunc Pro Tunc ( Now for Then ).
Sometimes it is a tough road and very expensive. Sometimes... View More
In April of 2020 I bought 2 preowned vehicles both combined equaling to 12 thousand dollars. When I bought them and I was with my ex and do to insurance reasons and my poor driving record he convinced me to put the cars in his name so it would be cheaper to put insurance on the car. After 3 months... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2023
Yes, you can.
It will help your case if you have documentary evidence of your factual allegations including documentation that you paid for the cars and any text or SMS messages from your boyfriend contemporary to the time you bought the cars.
Be prepared for threats to report you... View More
Into multiple different homes. This is also in a MUD district. Tenant law says 3 days to fix. Who's responsible?
answered on Jan 20, 2023
“Into multiple different homes” sounds like this is a municipal utility problem and not a landlord problem.
The landlord would ordinarily be responsible for the section of plumbing from the dwelling to the main sewer line.
This sounds more like a blockage in a sewer main... View More
Can they tow cars, or ask people not to smoke weed in a public park?
answered on Dec 2, 2022
Security guards cannot tow vehicles. Only licensed towing companies can lawfully tow vehicles.
Anyone can ask someone not to smoke weed in a public park, including security guards.
An oil company is pumping water out of a strip pit that is really close to my house and their pump runs continuously disturbing my sleep all hours of the night.
answered on Nov 8, 2022
Depending on where you live, your subdivision, city or county may have a noise ordinance and you can ask that they send someone out to measure the decibels produced by the pump and see if it violates the ordinance. If that does not work, you could ask the oil company if they are using a muffler on... View More
An oil company is pumping water out of a strip pit that is really close to my house and their pump runs continuously disturbing my sleep all hours of the night.
answered on Nov 8, 2022
Many Texas cities have websites. Often, a city’s code of ordinances is linked on its website. If not, the office of the city secretary maintains a city’s ordinances which are publicly accessible. You can go to that office and ask to see and copy the city’s noise ordinance.
I have recently come to the suspicion that I may have purchased stolen goods on Facebook marketplace through a person I know and have their ID information and where they live.
I didn't inquire about the acquisition of the property until after the purchase was made. I don't want to... View More
The question above is relating to two people, one is the seller withholding information and the items purchased and the other is the buyer being lied to and cohearce into helping the seller to pay for their bills and will not deliver the paid goods unless paid otherwise. Is this extorsion, can you... View More
answered on May 23, 2022
Law enforcement might refuse to get involved because it is NOT a crime unless there is reason to believe that the seller already had the INTENT to keep the money without delivering the goods AT THE MOMENT the money changed hands. Basically, a scam.
On the other hand, if the seller did... View More
I was a real piece of work in my youth. Reckless, lonely, hard drinking party animal.
I was convicted of my first DWI March/2009 in Rockwall, TX. I was under the age of 21. I plead guilty and took jail time after originally choosing probation.
In Aug/2013, I was arrested on a DWI at... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2022
Your only chance would be a pardon but I think it would be very difficult to get pardoned
Wife is on 6 mental prescription and release to outpatient home care under my guardianship. Aunt is brainwashing her into gambling and alcohol. And threatening me for trying to stop it.
answered on Mar 15, 2022
You can tell the lady to stay away from your mentally ill relative. If you have guardianship of the person and her money don't give her money to gamble.
I was the victim of an assault from my ex. He was eventually charged (months after the assault) because I stayed in contact with the police department's Professional Standards Unit. The detective on the case was non responsive until PSU got involved. When the charges were pressed, the charge... View More
answered on Sep 2, 2021
There doesn't sound like anything else to do in terms of criminal law. However, in civil law you could seek a protective order based on family or dating violence... and perhaps even stalking based on the voicemails. You might be able to sue him for the cost of medical treatment but unless... View More
Was given an appointment for sept 23 and I'm trying to teach my son to drive before he leaves for school in August. I'm unable to sit and wait hours because of my job How is everything else open but public service
answered on Jul 6, 2021
Everything is open except "public service" (aka government jobs) because they make the rules. Welcome to government. You can teach your son to drive without them, but you'll need to deal with DPS to get him a license. The good news is that if he's old enough to drive,... View More
they said no the cop said he sees and nugget of weed and that since they lied they nhad to search the car that was in the drivers sister name with insurance they driver is leagal to drive they search the car finds a glock 19 and some marijuana upon release they tell my son that his phones have been... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2021
If contraband is in plain view of an officer, then that officer has probable cause to b perform a search. I cannot comment on why the officer seized cell phones. Your son should meet with a lawyer; I can't comment on the relationship you have with your son, but in my experience, what he... View More
I am suing a company and the lawyer that is representing them is a lawyer I have used in the past
answered on Jul 29, 2020
A Texas attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It's difficult to address such a situation with a quick response. Aside from applicable Texas rules for attorneys, it could hinge on what you used the attorney for in the past, what she or he knows about you, any... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2020
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. As a GENERAL matter, it could be conflict, maybe not be the readily apparent type where an attorney could not simultaneously represent two parties of opposed interests in the same transaction (such as both sides in a... View More
March 25th 1-35 South. Fender Bender. I DON’T DRINK at all. They want to install equipment where I blow into
answered on May 27, 2020
Hire a criminal defense attorney to obtain copies of evidence through the "discovery" process outlined in Article 39.14 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
answered on Mar 5, 2020
I am not sure of you exact question, but a warrant can be outstanding for your arrest while collections efforts are made to collect fines and costs. Calling a lawyer may help. Good luck.
A small TX county sent me a postcard saying I had an outstanding criminal case against me pending. Called the county and was told their software was updated so all outstanding tickets were being pursued. No warrant yet, drivers license eligibility is still good. Need to find out how far back TX DPS... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2020
Yes, a 15 year old traffic ticket can still be prosecuted even if the citation was issued in your maiden name and you are now married. The question is: were you the individual who was issued the ticket back then, regardless of what your name was or is now. Request an abstract of your record from... View More
answered on Dec 29, 2019
I'm sorry this happened to you. Unfortunately, based on the brief facts, there doesn't really seem to be anything there in terms of a legal cause of action. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
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