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I was recently involved in an accident that totalled my car by a drunk driver with no insurance, hes in jail. What do I do?
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Answered on December 26, 2012
Maintain contact with the DA. If he ends up getting probation, they can make it a condition of his probation that he make restitution to you. I...
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Is it legal for a pre-trial detainee to be punished while in custody in Texas?
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Answered on December 26, 2012
I'm not familiar with the term "pretrial detainee." Are you saying he is being detained for reasons other than his current criminal case (such as...
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Will I get Possession of marijuana?
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Answered on December 26, 2012
I believe you have posted this question before, and I believe the consensus was that you are extremely unlikely to be charged with the marijuana at...
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How do I go about filing for early probation termination in the state of Texas?
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Answered on December 26, 2012
A judge will not release you from probation until all of your conditions are met. So that's your first step. After that, make sure you've gone at...
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I have aggervated charges against some one and i have been subpoena should i take my witness to this case
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Answered on December 26, 2012
Are you the victim and you were subpoenaed by the State? If so, you should contact the DA about the additional witness. If she or he is not on the...
I Have severe astigmatism. Can Astigmatism vary the results of the HGN test?
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Answered on December 26, 2012
There are at least forty different kinds of nystagmus. I've never seen a jury convict someone on this issue. You should absolutely discuss the...
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Can i defend some one else with a knife ifthey where attacked by some on bigger than them selfs.
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Answered on December 26, 2012
You can use "reasonable" force necessary to protect yourself from imminent bodily injury or death. What is reasonable is evaluated by law...
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How to get a misdemeanor dismissed or removed from records?
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Answered on December 26, 2012
Well the first thing you have to do is make sure you either get an outright dismissal or are found not guilty at trial. Those are the only ways to...
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Charged with possession of a knife, less than 3 inch blade but it "locks in open", cops said that was illegal
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Answered on December 26, 2012
That is a class A misdemeanor with a maximum punishment of one year in the county jail and a $4,000 fine. You are probably eligible for probation....
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On deferred adjudication felony with 10 year probation and restitution for a grand theft charge from previous employer
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Answered on December 26, 2012
So you are saying you stole more than the restitution amount? If the DA had proof of that, he would have included it in the original amount. In...
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