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answered on Oct 7, 2024
Deferred adjudication, pro forma, generally means that the court just wants you to keep out of trouble and then they won't move forward with a conviction in your case. That said, you ought to contact the court and figure out the specific parameters you need to abide by-- how long is the period... View More 
answered on Oct 7, 2024
This means that the judge in your case determined that there was no family/"domestic" violence as an element of your case. That's a very important and beneficial thing, because finding of family violence present obstacles to getting charges expunged/non-disclosed, they create issues... View More
My current living arrangements for my probation in Arizona have become life threatening. I need to transfer my probabtion to Texas but I have some probation violations and I worry that may lead to a denial of transfer.
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answered on Oct 5, 2024
The first problem you will have, is what you already pointed out. It is unwise to ask for, or demand a change in your Probation, when you have failed to fully comply with your terms of probation.
Nevertheless, if you can show PROOF, that your life or health is under a clear and present... View More
came out to my house and predicted he would do this, which he did two or three weeks ago after forcing me - and I meaning physically - into the psych ward of a hospital before commencing the demolition. I had no forewarning and everything is gone, and I mean everything. I want to sue this piece... View More
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answered on Oct 4, 2024
I'm not sure you have all the facts straight. I mean no disrespect.
A police officer does not have the power or authority to demolish any house anywhere. A city may demolish a house inside its limits, but only after Due process.
I have seen towns and cities demolish houses... View More
I'm an aspiring writer and I do not want to overlook any details, so in the book I am writing I intend to use the 'Disneyland' name solely to express that the characters within the book visited the location at one point in the past. No rides or anything else related to the park is... View More
answered on Oct 4, 2024
When mentioning "Disneyland" in your book, you are likely within your rights under U.S. trademark law, particularly under nominative fair use. Trademarks like "Disneyland" protect brand identity, but your use of the name to describe a factual event—such as characters visiting... View More
I got 3 dwi in less than one year. I have not been convicted on any. I had gone to court before getting my third one & had been admonished by the judge. I have court again next week. How much jail time am I looking at ?
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answered on Oct 2, 2024
If I understand your question correctly - and assuming these are the only charges you have on your record - the maximum jail time you could receive is up to 180 days in jail and up to a $2000 fine. But those are the maximum punishments - not what's likely to happen. It's fortunate that... View More
What will happen with my kids if I refuse to give up my rights. CPS wants to Terminate my rights and I'm not going to give them up. What will the out cone.
answered on Oct 2, 2024
The outcome depends on what evidence CPS and you introduce at trial. If you cannot afford an attorney in this type of proceeding, the court will appoint one. That being said, you should retain an experienced family law attorney who has handled CPS termination cases before, if you are able to do... View More
And due to financial situation she wasn't able to pay the one payment and now a few days later they have sent a text message saying they're going to arrest her for stealing the car. Is that a scam or can they really arrest her for missing one payment.
answered on Oct 2, 2024
No they cannot arrest her for failing to make a car payment on a car she bought. They can, however, repossess the car if they properly recorded a lien against the car.
They could only arrest her if she stole a car registered in their name. When you buy a car, you (or the dealer) must... View More
answered on Oct 2, 2024
He can appeal his conviction. If the deadline to appeal has passed, he can file a writ of habeas corpus. He may have to prove "actual innocence." That means he would have to prove that he was not a party to the underlying criminal activity that ultimate resulted in the murder.
i just got a call from court telling me i have court for my first dwi offense, will i go to jail?I’m currently on probation for the second dwi but like i said my first one was never charged or called up for court until now 1 year and 2 months later
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answered on Oct 1, 2024
You need to hire an experienced DWI Defense Attorney to help you with this one. That would be my first call. Most attorneys will give you a free consultation. My second call would be to a Bonding Company. Are you currently out on bond on the second DWI - the one you were charged with? If so, I... View More
The caregiver brought her back from an appointment and left her alone while using her walker on the sloped driveway. She fell and broke her arm and has been hospitalized since. This happened on 8-20-2024. We have all kinds of surveillance videos of what happened and they are deeply disturbing. The... View More
answered on Sep 30, 2024
Based on the details you provided, you may have grounds for legal action against the caregiver and the agency responsible for her care (Home Watch Caregivers). The caregiver's negligence, such as leaving your mother alone on a sloped driveway and being distracted on the phone, could be key to... View More
The taxes are delinquent from the youngest child living there for 13 yrs. I am the only one who has interest in the property. The current residence doesn't want to relocate until the time of auction. Please help to keep my father's home
answered on Sep 30, 2024
If you would like to keep the property, you will need to make arrangements to buy out your two other siblings interest in the property. Once you have done that, you can force the sibling living there to leave. You will then solely be responsible for the payment of taxes, maintenance, upkeep, etc.... View More
my HOA hired a collection firm for a miscommunication problem regarding my quarterly payments
the initial amount owed did not exceed the 1000 USD but the collection agency plans on charge me over 6K
even after I went and explain the situation to the board regarding the... View More
answered on Sep 30, 2024
The short answer is yes. An HOA is usually entitled to recover "reasonable and necessary" attorney fees to collect unpaid dues payments. The amount of attorney fees that is "reasonable and necessary" depends upon the amount of time involved. This amount often exceeds the... View More
Never has there been any sort of incident where someone accompanying me has caused a scene or issue. The only issue would be my ex wife being pissed off, and her attorney having too cozy of a relationship with the judge. This "issue" was never previously discussed in any litigation. This... View More
answered on Sep 30, 2024
Yes, a court order can theoretically do that. Since you mention a "decision letter," that suggests you had a contested custody battle with your ex-wife. It would be surprising in post-divorce custody litigation for such an order to be made without a very good reason established by the... View More
i am the complaining witness, and pressed charges against someone while severely intoxicated. i do not remember the events as they correctly happened though i told the police officer who originally took my statement i believed i was put in a chokehold. but i want to take it back and they told me if... View More
answered on Sep 30, 2024
Theoretically, you can submit an affidavit of non-prosecution to the district attorney prosecuting your case. In cases involving domestic violence, that does not always work because the victim and perpetrator typically know one another and may be in a relationship. That raises a concern that the... View More
The only reason I knew I had the outstandng balance was because I tried to make appointment and was told I could not coe in until i took care of the bill. They sent me statement. But it was three years old, no late fees, has not been turned over to collections or never have they called me for... View More
answered on Oct 17, 2024
It would be helpful for you to have an EOB or denial (if applicable) from the insurance carrier if the surgery was processed by insurance. The basis of a denial or partial denial could be relevant in determining a patient's obligations in paying the bill (medical necessity, failure to provide... View More
The only reason I knew I had the outstandng balance was because I tried to make appointment and was told I could not coe in until i took care of the bill. They sent me statement. But it was three years old, no late fees, has not been turned over to collections or never have they called me for... View More
answered on Sep 30, 2024
Sounds like they have been very passive in collecting this outstanding bill. It is typical for many service providers to decline to perform new services when they have not been paid for past services. Nobody likes to work for free. If you can pay this outstanding bill, you should. If you are... View More
I have a piece of property that was foreclosed on by a Homeowners Association. I have not received anything in the mail regarding the foreclosure. I learned about this because someone called me offering to purchase the property. I assume any legal notices were sent to the property address... View More
answered on Sep 28, 2024
Anytime a foreclosure occurs, the HOA must file a trustee's deed showing that the property was foreclosed and transferred to a new purchaser. You can check the real estate records for this deed. If it has not been recorded in the public records, then the foreclosure was stopped.
You... View More
My neighbor in the rental complex (Austin Texas) was in his apartment and began to throw things out the window. One of the cans hit and broke my windshield. There are witnesses and I am filing a police report, although it is 12 hours later. Will his apartment rental insurance or his auto... View More
answered on Sep 26, 2024
He is probably liable for his own negligence. His automobile policy likely doesn't it. His renter's insurance may or may not cover it depending on the language of the policy and the particular facts. Your own automobile policy almost certainly covers it under either comprehensive or... View More
2020 I removed our daughter from the conditions she was living in and took her with me , asked for divorce . My wife was supposed to buy me out or sell the house we agreed in July that year , there was no question about our daughter going with me , and nothing to fight over in a divorce nor was I... View More
answered on Sep 26, 2024
It depends on several facts not mentioned in your question.
1. Did you get divorced?
2. If not, does your agreement comply with the Texas Family Code as an enforceable partition and exchange agreement?
3. If you did get divorced, does your decree award her the home as her... View More
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