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I was initially charged with a felony injury to a child I plead guilty and got a MISD, 8 yrs later still no job what do can I do
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Answered on September 28, 2015
You should be thankful that you were offered a misdemeanor. As hard as it might be to get a job with a misdemeanor, I can promise you it's ten...
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How to ask for a pretrail diversion or a 30-90 day writ for a DWI charge
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Answered on September 28, 2015
There is no pretrial diversion for DWI. It is possible for your fiance to file the writ on his own, but no one on this site can tell you how. I...
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Can I be charged with paraphernalia if the police only found a small nugget of marijuana?
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Answered on September 28, 2015
You're absolutely right. You should appear in court, tell the judge or the prosecutor you were wrongly charged and have them dismiss the...
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Can the state use your priors to enhance a drug case?
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Answered on September 26, 2015
Yes. However, when I was a prosecutor, we often used enhancements as a bargaining tool. That is, I'd say "I won't enhance this guy if he pleas,...
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How do I get a class A misdemeanor removed from my record?
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Answered on September 25, 2015
Unless the case was dismissed or you were found not guilty at trial, you cannot have it removed. If you were placed on deferred adjudication and...
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I had a ex girlfriend who is a Sgt with the sheriffs department steal 6,200 out of my safe. How can I get it back ?
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Answered on September 25, 2015
It could be civil, but it also could be criminal...there's often a lot of overlap. Have you tried to actually formally file charges? That is your...
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Online Community Service
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Answered on September 25, 2015
I don't even understand how that would work...how would you serve your community online? How about just get out there and do your hours - it would...
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Got caught shoplifting in retail store. Got a court date.How to handle this in the best way?
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Answered on September 25, 2015
Hire a lawyer! Do not just pay it and walk away...in fact, whatever the easiest resolution is will likely be the most damaging long-term. Also,...
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How long can an inmate sit in jail before getting a court date? Is there anything I can do to speed up the process?
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Answered on September 25, 2015
It depends on what level offense. If it is a class B DWI, then the State can only hold him in jail for 15 days BEFORE IT FILES THE CASE (once it's...
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TX if convicted for murder, life with parole in 30 yrs, 1/2 law....With the fiscal year, did that change to the 1/4 law?
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Answered on September 25, 2015
Not true, but that rumor seems to have made the rounds because several people have posted similar questions.
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