What can be done to lift blue warrant in Texas after indictment ?: My husband was out on parole and picked up a new charge would like to see if there's anyway to bond him out I understand that can't happen unless warrant has been lifted he has now been indicted as habitual and just seeing if there's any loop holes that can at least buy him some more time in the free world before sentencing
Edgardo’s answer: Unfortunately for your husband, you cannot post a bond on a blue warrant. What you have to do is hire an attorney so that the preliminary/revocation hearing can be set and so that your husband could get the best possible outcome. Many parole lawyer need to also represent on the new indicted case, before they can help your husband. Good luck!
I’m on parole n I have a blue warrant how can it be lifted: I’m on parole for two years n 2 months away from completion n I picked up a new charge of possession 1-4 grams of cs n I haven’t gone to report for the past 2 months which is another violation
Edgardo’s answer: You definitely need a parole lawyer to help you. The fact that you have not reported is troubling. You may have a blue warrant already without your knowledge for both technical and substantive violations. Good luck to you!
Husband sentence to 1 year TDJC but judge gave him 61 day : Husband was sentence to 1 year in TDJC but judge gave him 61 day credit and he is eligible for diligent participation credit, more or less what is the earliest he can get out if he does classes and work and stays out of trouble? I have heard of people only having to do half the time but also confused on the 80/20 rule. Thank you
Edgardo’s answer: The 80/20 rule in Texas criminal law is known as the Diligent Participation Credit and applies to state jail felonies. To be eligible for parole consideration, a defendant must serve at least 80% of their sentence. Time served in jail before sentencing counts towards this 80%. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) provides a report to the sentencing judge detailing the number of days the defendant participated in special programs. The judge can credit up to 20% of the sentence for days served. State jail felonies are typically non-violent offenses, such as drug possession, theft, and forgery. The sentence for a state jail felony is a minimum of 180 days to a maximum of two years in jail, plus fines of up to $10,000. Good luck to you!