Christopher J. Downey’s Answers
Christopher has answered 8 questions
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My husband got a 2nd dui. Can he be sent to jail if he is the sole provider?
Yes, he can. If the case is "enhanced" with the prior offense, his potential term of confinement is up to 1 year in the county jail. He should also be aware that he can lose his driver's license for...
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How likely is it for a man with these charges, MAN DEL CS PG 3/4 <28G ,INSUFFICIENT BOND - POSS MARIJ <2OZ ,AGG ROBBERY to get
The result will be a function of the facts of the case and the quality of the lawyering.
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Arrested for DWI and they said I refused to give a blood test.
Your situtation raises a host of issues. As regards the allegation of DWI, it is critical you seek the representation of a criminal attorney who can guide you through the myriad of legal venues you...
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In Texas, can a misdemeanor B be expunged?
The short answer is "no" a marijuana charge that resulted in a probation cannot be expunged. However, if the "probation" was, in fact a "deferred adjudication," then it may be possible to seek an...
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MY GIRLFRIEND IS ON FELONY PROBATION.WOULD SHE BE ALLOWED OUT OF THE COUNTRY FOR MAYBE 4 DAYS?
Generally speaking, courts in Harris County will review all travel requests to travel out of the Country but will typically grant them if the person is in compliance. The person should anticipate...
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Why does a DUI disqualify you if you have lived here 22 years, graduated high school, went to college?
You should absolutely have an attorney look at the paperwork associated with your prior conviction to determine whether the "judgment and sentence" contains the requisite wording to uphold the conviction.
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I have 2 misdemeanors B in Texas one for failure to identify and the other for theft by check both from 2001 need cleared
The key to resolving your problem is knowing what the result was. Generally, speaking, if the cases resulted in dismissals or acquittals, they can be "expunged." If they resulted in deferred...
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If someone is charged with a crime (white collar) in a different county, and they aren't considered a flight risk, what happens?
As you might imagine, this answer will change depending upon the jurisdiction handling the case. Your best bet is to contact an attorney routinely practicing in Shasta County and asking them whether...