Reid Stewart's Answers

Criminal Defense

It's difficult to answer your question without more information. An affidavit of non-prosecution is simply a document that indicates the signor's intent that the offender not be prosecuted. The "State" can still pursue a case where the victim has executed this affidavit. If the district attorney's office is requesting to meet with the victim and is willing to accept such an affidavit then the chances that the case will not be pursued are a strong possibility. However, this depends on...

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Criminal Defense, dazed and confused

The answer to your question depends on several factors. What was your offense and what county did the offense occur in and who is requesting your ex-boyfriend to sign the affidavit. Many counties may still pursue a case where an affidavit of non-prosecution has been executed. However, if the county is the one requesting to meet with your ex-boyfriend I would think the chances are good that no case will be pursued should you ex execute the affidavit. When I was a prosecutor I would...

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Violation of probation

Your question is difficult to answer due to multiple factors. Specifically, what is the policy of the office prosecuting the DWI; What will be the probation officer's recommendation regarding his current probation; Has he satisfied the current terms of his probation; Was drinking alcohol allowed by the terms of his current probation; What was the level of intoxication; and so on. Accordingly, I think it would be in his best interest to meet with a criminal defense attorney in your area for...

Staff infection from a tattoo

You may have a cause of action. However, whether it would be worth pursuing would depend on the severity of your injury. Any claim will need to be filed timely and thus, I would encourage you to contact an attorney in your area as soon as possible. If you decide to pursue a claim discovery should be done to determine whether the staff infection is likely linked to the tattoo shop and/or artist. Further, if it is ultimately linked it would need to be established that the causal connection...

Paying court restitution

If restitution is part of a probated sentence I would contact your probation officer and advise them of the situation.

Citation for concealed weapon.

"Do i need a lawyer to represent me" is a common question attorneys often hear and it can be difficult to answer with such little information. Generally, it is in your best interest to have representation although you may be able to represent yourself. I would contact an attorney in your area with experience representing juveniles and go from there.

Felony Case

I practice in Texas so I will answer your question as to Texas law. In Texas, you can simply contact the Texas State Bar and provide the attorney's name. The State Bar will identify any professional misconduct that has been reported. I suspect your state has the same program. You should start by searching the internet. Most states have their agency listed online and you can simply search the attorney's name.