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Is it legal for a police officer to have a probation officer revoke your probation or put out a warrant?
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Answered on February 28, 2014
That's not how it works. Your PO can't issue a warrant. Only the court can--after the DA files a motion to revoke. Of course this would happen at...
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Can a person get indicted by the Grand Jury before he appears in court?
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Answered on February 28, 2014
Yes. That is the way it normally happens. If he cannot afford an attorney, the court will appoint him one.
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Would our chances be greater for him not to be sentenced;bail them out and hire a lawyer, or wait til one is appointed to him?
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Answered on February 28, 2014
At some point he will be sentenced (unless the case is dismissed or he's found not guilty at trial). If you don't bond him out, an attorney should...
My bestfriend's uncle went to jail and we want to know what his charges mean.
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Answered on February 28, 2014
Every county uses its own abbreviations, so you're going to get the most accurate answer by calling your county clerk's or district clerk's office....
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How is time in Dallas county counted?
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Answered on February 28, 2014
If he has been sentenced to 180 county time in Dallas, he will do 60 actual days (less any back time credit he has).
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What's an alternative solution to getting my tickets taken care of if im not financially stable to pay for them?
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Answered on February 28, 2014
You can sit them out in jail. Some jurisdictions do allow community service in lieu of payment. A local ticket attorney can best advise you.
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Need a lawyer for husband who can start representing without upfront fee, I have no money at moment bt I'm waiting on income tax
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Answered on February 28, 2014
I don't think you're going to find an attorney who will start working on it for free. But as long as he's in custody, he does have a free...
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MY SONS LAWYER WANTS HIM TO PLEAD ON 10YRS FOR AGGREVATED ROBBERY BUT I DONT AGREE MY LAWYER HAS NOT DONE ANYTHING AT ALL FOR TH
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Answered on February 28, 2014
Your lawyer or your son's lawyer? Nobody can force him to enter a plea. If he wants to roll the dice at trial, that's his risk to take. You can try...
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My husband was arrested for 2counts of burglary of a building bond set at 100,000. Has not been to court, how much jail time.
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Answered on February 28, 2014
His maximum sentence on the burg buildings is two years in the state jail. His maximum sentence on the meth depends on the amount found.
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Can you get charged for theft that happened seven years ago, and is not in the system?
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Answered on February 28, 2014
Yes you can be arrested on a warrant that is seven years old. I'm guessing the state will have a hard time proving the case. And an attorney may be...
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