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Jeffrey David Parker
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New charges with a pending case from 2 years ago

Asked by a user in Dallas, TX - almost 3 years ago.

First, the owner cannot issue a warrant; only a judge can issue an arrest warrant. Secondly, if no arrest warrant has been issued, and you have not yet been arrested; then you are not currently being charged. Thirdly, a judge should only issue a warrant charging you with a crime if the judge believes a criminal offense has actually occurred. To be found guilty of criminal mischief, a jury would have to find that you intentionally or knowingly damaged or destroyed tangible property...