When an accused requested a preliminary hearing. And that hearing is never held and the accused is found guilty. Is that illegal

What's a preliminary hearing? There's no such creature. Do you mean an examining trial? Those are not guaranteed. If he needed a specific kind of...

What are my consequences most likely going to be?

Yes you should be worried. You should have an attorney already and need to be discussing this with him. If you haven't started your own alcohol...

Is this considered a prior charge under this section?

People use the terms fleeing and evading wrong all the time. You need to discuss this with your attorney so she can see what you were actually...

What is the worst case scenerio for failed UA for cocaine on misdemeanor "possession of marijuana 0-2oz"

Six months in jail. I would go to a local reputable lab and get a hair follicle test done immediately. You also need to hire a local attorney to...

It depends on the judge. I can't remember the last time I had a felony client UA'd at the time of the plea. But if you're already on their radar...

Do I need to hire a different lawyer?

I doubt you need to run out and look for another attorney just yet. A first setting in Dallas doesn't amount to much. It's just your attorney's...

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6/19/2013 - 2 Orders - What is Early Discharge/Release Probation and what is SET ASIDE JUDGMENT? Dallas County,TX #F0750262

That looks like a big mess. I'm trying to decipher what happened. The Dallas system can be difficult to read even for those of us who look at it...

Just indited on 3rd or more dwi .they pulled blood because I refused all other test. No achool in my system weed meth Xanax heri

Every case is different. I've had felony DWIs probated, reduced, and receive prison time. It will depend on the facts of your case, the state's...

If police officers had a warrant to enter my house and then arrested me and I was not read my rights is that ok for them not to

Yes it's legal. It has nothing to do with the validity of the arrest. If you made any statements after you were arrested, those statements are not...

My husband was arrested on a capias charge n with a small possession of marijuana. Between how much will a bond be?

He should have been arraigned and had a bond set by now. The judge could have issued a no-bond order on the pv. This can be challenged by an...

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