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TX dui/dwi law, attorney misconduct for failure to represent client

To follow up on a previous suggestion that you file a grievance against your lawyer, please keep in mind that in most cases there is a four year statute of limitations on filing a grievance: http://www.texasbar.com/Template.cfm?Section=Home&CONTENTID=9482&TEMPLATE=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm Good luck, I hope things turn out OK.

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Can a felony charge be dismissed?

In order to convict your cousin of drug possession, the prosecutor must prove an "affirmative link" between your cousin and the cocain to the degree that "a reasonable inference may arise that the accused knew that the drugs existed and where they were kept." The question of whether the evidence is sufficient to affirmatively link your cousin to the cocaine, in order to establish unlawful possession of cocaine, depends on a number of things, including: where, in the vehicle, was your cousin...

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Criminal law

Assuming you successfully completed your deferred adjudication, the answer is "no," you have not been convicted. FYI - you might wish to check with a criminal lawyer to see whether you are eligible to have your records expunged or sealed. Best of luck.

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Do I need a Criminal lawyer for shoplifting class b misdemeanor?

There are 15 county criminal courts at law in Harris County (Houston), Texas. Every judge in the Harris County Criminal Courthouse will encourage you to get a lawyer. While a clean record certainly works in your favor, this is not something that you should try and handle yourself. If you cannot afford a lawyer, the court will appoint one for you - free of charge.

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DUI/DWI license to drive to/from work

To verify your drivers license status in Texas, call the Department of Public Safety (DPS) at 512/424-2600. They are open during normal business hours. Ask to check the "status" of your license. Ask DPS if you are eligible to apply for a restricted (a.k.a. "occupational") drivers license. Based on what you have written, I am not optimistic about your chances, but call DPS to make sure. Good luck.

Ignoring jury duty

Assuming you have not hidden your son's mail from him, you are not responsible for his failure to show up for jury duty.