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Deirdre Lynn O'Connor
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Start by calling the lawyer's supervisor. See the link to the guide posted...
Carlos Gonzalez
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you may request to speak with the attorneys uspervisor or ask the judge for...
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Rosario Stornello
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Contributor Level 4

You need to hire an attorney to represent you in both cases. You have not...
Cynthia Russell Henley
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Contributor Level 7

You are not eligible to have either of your convictions expunged nor sealed....
Paul Holt Walcutt
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Contributor Level 7

Cynthia is right; these convictions are on your public criminal history for the...
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Howard Woodley Bailey
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Contributor Level 9

You were not arrested for self defense. You were arrested for assault. You are...
John M. Kaman
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If he swung at you and missed you had the right to expect he'd swing again and...
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Cynthia Russell Henley
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Contributor Level 7

You must have something specific in mind to say that there are 3 ways. You...
Howard Woodley Bailey
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Contributor Level 9

Respectfully, you would need to repost with enough facts for us to be able to...
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Robert Sterling Guest
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Contributor Level 5

You should start calling local experienced defense lawyers immediately. First,...
Jason Y. Chan
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Contributor Level 7

The court will grant continuances for good reasons only. You may want to talk...
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Scott Shannon Gray
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Contributor Level 3

While I'm not your attorney, I am familiar with the difference between the...
Paul Holt Walcutt
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Contributor Level 7

Scott is right. Under these circumstances, the State would have to prove that...
Paul Holt Walcutt
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Contributor Level 7

Texas and California do share criminal history data and warrant information...
Scott Shannon Gray
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They can issue a warrant against you, but it is unlikely to be executed in Texas.
Scott Shannon Gray
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The arraignment in which you refer is the initial arraignment and bond setting...
Paul Holt Walcutt
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Chapter 26 of the Code of Criminal Procedure which sets out the rules on...
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Paul Holt Walcutt
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Chapter 26 of the Code of Criminal Procedure which sets out the rules on...
Robert Sterling Guest
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You posted this question twice, and Paul correctly answered it twice. n the...
Robert Sterling Guest
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Contributor Level 5

No lawyer on Avvo is going to walk you through how to defend a criminal case....
Carlos Gonzalez
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Contributor Level 7

I would suggest meeting with several local attorneys, many will have varying...
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Paul Holt Walcutt
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Contributor Level 7

The cheapest option is probably to take the deferred with the DSC/ MOTC...
Howard Woodley Bailey
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Contributor Level 9

I agree with the assessments of Mr Walcutt who is a frequent contributor here...
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Robert Sterling Guest
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First you must hire a new attorney or find a way to get in touch with your...
Carlos Gonzalez
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Find an attorney immediately, you will likely have to turn yoruself in on the...
Robert Sterling Guest
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Contributor Level 5

Probably not. The time and color of your car are not elements of the offense....
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Paul Holt Walcutt
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Texas law states that a person shall be arraigned on a felony charge after they...
Victoria Marie Mussallem
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I would recommend making an appointment with your grandson's attorney as soon...
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Paul Holt Walcutt
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Contributor Level 7

Is this grounds for an automatic dismissal? No. The point of the citation is...
Howard Woodley Bailey
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Contributor Level 9

I agree with my colleague. If the summons identifies who you are and the...
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Victoria Marie Mussallem
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Contributor Level 5

If you have not already, you need to schedule an appointment with your public...

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