Questions answered by Joseph Ross Gallo

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Will you always receive a call from the DMV on a violation or fail on the interlock device?

Joseph's answer | Answered on September 03, 2015

I have been practicing criminal law since 1996 and I have never heard of DPS "calling" anyone regarding anything having to do with their driver's...

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Enhancements on a felony charge ...

Joseph's answer | Answered on June 06, 2015

Yes. The fact that you are asking us instead of your lawyer is troubling. If you are facing a felony with possible enhancements, then you MUST...

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Is it possible to file a motion to expunge a charge from my son's record?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 06, 2015

Send me his name, date of birth, & case number. I will look up his information and provide you with a case specific professional opinion.

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I think an employee is paying their personal bills from my employers business checking account. It seems to be a lot of money.

Joseph's answer | Answered on December 16, 2014

Not that fast. Normally, it would need to be investigated and the detectives would need to determine whether or not there was probable cause to...

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Has anyone has judge gene Calvert for a dwi?

Joseph's answer | Answered on December 12, 2014

No. He is not lenient under those circumstances. In fact, being underage is precisely the kind of thing that is likely to result in him adding...

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Should I try to get my PI ticket dropped or should I just pay for it? Can I get rid of/hide my poss. Of marijuana charge?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 04, 2014

You should NEVER EVER EVER just pay a ticket. Normally, an experienced criminal defense attorney can easily prevent you from being...

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Probation is revoked.sentence 1yr state jail. does he serve the whole yr. this is in texas

Joseph's answer | Answered on August 08, 2009

Yes.* Texas State Jail sentences are day for day. No good time. No parole. *The only way it will be less than a full one year is if he is...

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Can a record be sealed while still on probation in TX?

Joseph's answer | Answered on August 01, 2009

Unfortunately, I have bad news for you... First, you can never get your criminal record sealed "while" you are still on probation for that...

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I am on probation for 8 yrs and i messed up and wrote alot of hot checks how much time will they give me

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 15, 2009

It depends... This is actually a very common question. What am I going to get? Unfortunately, every single case is different, as it should be......

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Felony charge tampering with document

Joseph's answer | Answered on June 18, 2008

Unfortunately, I believe that your options are severely limited at this point. Mr. S had the opportunity to argue whether or not it was fair/just...

Joseph Ross Gallo's Answers (20)

Will you always receive a call from the DMV on a violation or fail on the interlock device?

Enhancements on a felony charge ...

Is it possible to file a motion to expunge a charge from my son's record?

I think an employee is paying their personal bills from my employers business checking account. It seems to be a lot of money.

Has anyone has judge gene Calvert for a dwi?

Should I try to get my PI ticket dropped or should I just pay for it? Can I get rid of/hide my poss. Of marijuana charge?

Probation is revoked.sentence 1yr state jail. does he serve the whole yr. this is in texas

Can a record be sealed while still on probation in TX?

I am on probation for 8 yrs and i messed up and wrote alot of hot checks how much time will they give me

Felony charge tampering with document