Questions answered by John P. Knouse

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What are the odds that a first degree felony conviction of injury to a child is dropped?

John's answer | Answered on June 15, 2016

In 47 years of practice, I have only seen a father's parental rights terminated, if he is not only convicted but if he receives over 2 years in...

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What should I do in this case? Call them or remain silent.

John's answer | Answered on May 27, 2016

Do not for a moment believe that in this instance the police are your friends. Indeed they are making a determination-to arrest you, and they need...

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Not enough characters allowed here to ask the questions so I included them in the previous section.

John's answer | Answered on May 09, 2016

Unless your separate property is worth nothing, then you should obtain representation. by an attorney. If you'd like to lose your separate...

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Is it too late to appeal decree (unfiled) if the judge rendered the divorce final at Clarification "as of" 31 days prior?

John's answer | Answered on May 02, 2016

Attorneys are not ethically allowed to give advice if we know you are represented by counsel, Either talk to your attorney or consult with another...

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Collin County - Can I find out if a person has more than one restraining order. Is this public knowledge?

John's answer | Answered on March 30, 2016

I assume that you are not the individual who was subject to the restraining order, who would have been served with it or a party to the litigation,...

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What are possible avenues for resolutions. We believe a criminal offense occurred that day not just a work related incident.

John's answer | Answered on March 25, 2016

While this could be false imprisonment as a criminal charge, but frankly it sounds more like an EEOC complaint,assuming it was Title VII age or...

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Can they keep him past the 90 days and is there a maximum time before they release him on a PR bond?

John's answer | Answered on March 22, 2016

Although the Code of Criminal Procedure provides for release if no indictment in 90 days, as stated its not automatic and requires a motion. I...

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How much in general would the fine be? And how can I explain the bags and stems?

John's answer | Answered on March 18, 2016

You are a juvenile and will be handled in that system. The issue in all drug cases is whether it was a legal search and seizure.It doesn't sound...

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How can Government officials get away with this?

John's answer | Answered on March 16, 2016

I seriously doubt that the 29 days didn't count and since you have not revealed the length of your sentence its a bit hard to speculate on what is...

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Will this show up on a criminal background check?

John's answer | Answered on March 10, 2016

It will be on your record and theft is a crime involving moral turpitude. If you received deferred adjudication it is possible to expunge a Class C...

John P. Knouse's Answers (48)

What are the odds that a first degree felony conviction of injury to a child is dropped?

What should I do in this case? Call them or remain silent.

Not enough characters allowed here to ask the questions so I included them in the previous section.

Is it too late to appeal decree (unfiled) if the judge rendered the divorce final at Clarification "as of" 31 days prior?

Collin County - Can I find out if a person has more than one restraining order. Is this public knowledge?

What are possible avenues for resolutions. We believe a criminal offense occurred that day not just a work related incident.

Can they keep him past the 90 days and is there a maximum time before they release him on a PR bond?

How much in general would the fine be? And how can I explain the bags and stems?

How can Government officials get away with this?

Will this show up on a criminal background check?