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I had a 10yr sentence in 2009. In 2013 I was released on parole. My parole is over 2019. Can I get off before then?
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Answered on February 11, 2015
I assume you are talking about a Texas conviction. About the only opportunity you have to "get off parole" before the time period is going to be...
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My question is about my husband getting his good time in state jail. How likely is he to get his good time?
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Answered on February 11, 2015
State jail sentences can be shortened up to 20% for substantial completion of a program. The granting of the reduction is up to the judge. The...
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Was I wrongly arrested? At the end, no charges filed. Not even a warning.
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Answered on February 03, 2015
Sure sounds like you were, if there was no indication of any illegal activity and no law or ordinance against an adult sitting in the swings. ...
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When someone is currently on probation for less than 1 gram of a controlled substance, then is arrested for forgery.
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Answered on January 30, 2015
Depends..... Let's just say that the state can not prove the forgery (by a preponderance of the evidence. Then the probation should be reinstated...
My boyfriend is 23 and im 17 is it legal for us to be together?
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Answered on January 30, 2015
The age of being able to consent to sexual activity is contained in the Texas Penal Code Section 22.011. A child is defined by being a person...
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If a defendant chooses not to testify in a jury trial, can they submit written testimony for the jury to consider
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Answered on January 30, 2015
Your guess is correct. An out of (trial) court statement, offered for the truth of what it states, is classic hearsay. Hearsay is inadmissible...
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If two people stold 80$ worth of merchandize together combine. does it spilt in half or no ?
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Answered on January 29, 2015
The joint liability is called many things in the criminal arena. Complicity, Joint and Several Liability, Law of Parties, etc. Under this law,...
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What can I do if I received an unlawful restraint felony?
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Answered on January 16, 2015
Very serious charges.... seek counsel immediately... DO NOT TALK TO ANY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS or ANYONE ELSE about this offense. It could...
What is the difference between a conviction and a deferred disposition for a class c misdemeanor?
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Answered on January 07, 2015
To get a deferred disposition in Texas, it generally requires a plea of guilty. The court will accept the plea and defer sentencing for a period...
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I was with 2 minors who got caught on cameras stealing and I was fined with a ticket what will happen nxt
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Answered on December 08, 2014
You will have the option of paying the ticket or fighting the ticket. Theft is a crime of moral turpitude and even though a misdemeanor could...
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