Questions answered by Brook A. Busbee

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Absconding from Collin County while on probation?

Brook's answer | Answered on August 27, 2012

The sooner you turn yourself in the better. Many times one missed report will be overlooked if you address it quickly. The very worst thing to do...

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My son was arrested 14 days ago and has not gone before a judge or jury. He also needs to see a doctor. What can we do ?

Brook's answer | Answered on August 21, 2012

When you say not appeared before a judge are you saying he has not been arraigned: ie. not advised of charges/bond? That is a violation of state...

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My fiance is in jail for assault on fam member w/prev...could it be defense of a third party.

Brook's answer | Answered on August 21, 2012

Absolutely. Self defense/ defense of others is very complex so I would need more information. But on it's face. Yes.

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Can I get a felony charge filed against me for an unpaid payday loan?

Brook's answer | Answered on August 10, 2012

No- that is a common tactic used by collection agencies. Ignore the call.

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Father n law got a rested last year 4 having a building under his name that he rented out to a car place that was selling drugs

Brook's answer | Answered on June 28, 2012

In Texas the DA's office has 30 days to file a forfeiture lawsuit, seeking ownership of what they seized from you. If they do not file in 30 days...

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How likely is it for a man with these charges, MAN DEL CS PG 3/4 <28G ,INSUFFICIENT BOND - POSS MARIJ <2OZ ,AGG ROBBERY to get

Brook's answer | Answered on June 20, 2012

Since you are located in Dallas County I will assume your question pertains to this area. I further assume that this person is guilty and that...

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Is it normal practice for the court system to resolve different charges from same arrest in different courts

Brook's answer | Answered on June 19, 2012

Are both cases felonies? Because they are supposed to be in the same court under local rules the newer case is assigned to the court the older one...

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Revocation of Probation. I have a ODL and an interlock device in car and drivers license reinstated in less than a month.

Brook's answer | Answered on June 12, 2012

I'm going to help your lawyer out here and tell you that as you suspect saying that the PO is discriminating against you is not going to help- it...

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EX PARTE The judge opinion was swayed because she read and file what is a false document with the clerk as open record.

Brook's answer | Answered on June 12, 2012

Do you know that the Judge has read the letter? It is standard practice in Dallas County that the judge does NOT read letters addressed to the...

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Is the victim in a Criminal Case required to testify?

Brook's answer | Answered on June 11, 2012

A witness who has not been served with a subpoena is not under an obligation to come to court and testify. Letters and phone calls from the DA or...

Brook A. Busbee's Answers (15)

Absconding from Collin County while on probation?

My son was arrested 14 days ago and has not gone before a judge or jury. He also needs to see a doctor. What can we do ?

My fiance is in jail for assault on fam member w/prev...could it be defense of a third party.

Can I get a felony charge filed against me for an unpaid payday loan?

Father n law got a rested last year 4 having a building under his name that he rented out to a car place that was selling drugs

How likely is it for a man with these charges, MAN DEL CS PG 3/4 <28G ,INSUFFICIENT BOND - POSS MARIJ <2OZ ,AGG ROBBERY to get

Is it normal practice for the court system to resolve different charges from same arrest in different courts

Revocation of Probation. I have a ODL and an interlock device in car and drivers license reinstated in less than a month.

EX PARTE The judge opinion was swayed because she read and file what is a false document with the clerk as open record.

Is the victim in a Criminal Case required to testify?