Evan Edward Pierce-Jones's Answers (2769)

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I'm moving from Oregon to Texas

Evan's answer | Answered on July 17, 2012

I agree with what Richard Jones said in his answer. Let me add that if you are asking about how to handle a question about your criminal record on...

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My son and his girl friend were arrested and charged with a class B Misdemeanor

Evan's answer | Answered on July 17, 2012

This sounds like a class B misdemeanor theft case. The penalty range for that is up to 180 days county jail and up to a $2000 fine, or both....

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Im 23 I got caught shop lifting at waltmart but I ran off and I left my purse with my id in it What will happen to me?

Evan's answer | Answered on July 17, 2012

A superb old lawyer I knew fairly early in my career had a saying, "There ain't many fish get pulled out of the sea what didn't open their mouth...

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I have been indicted.....on 1/11/11.....but have not bn giving court dates ....long does tx have to pursue?

Evan's answer | Answered on July 17, 2012

If I understand this question, the answer lies in an area of law known as the right to a speedy trial. Many years ago, Texas had a law on the books...

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Motion to revoke reinstated or weekend jail possible?

Evan's answer | Answered on July 17, 2012

The first thing you need to do is contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer who is familiar with how motions to revoke are handled in the...

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Can a probation officer change stipulations of probation after its already in effect?

Evan's answer | Answered on July 17, 2012

Generally speaking, the rules of probation are set by the judge who grants probation in Texas courts. A probation officer can be delegated limited...

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Is this legal?

Evan's answer | Answered on July 17, 2012

Do not delay. Visit with an experienced criminal defense lawyer ASAP.

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Is it legal to give consent to search for a fugitive and then they come and search drawers and places a person does not fit

Evan's answer | Answered on July 17, 2012

A consent to search in Texas is valid only within the scope of the consent. Generally speaking, when the consent is to search for something...

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Are my unpaid traffis tickets able to be dismissed due to right to speedy trial?

Evan's answer | Answered on July 17, 2012

Many Texas lawyers seem to believe that when the Texas Speedy Trial Act was tossed out by the courts about 25 years ago, the right to a speedy...

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Hello, Yesterday, I recieved a ticket for attempting to steal a 30 dollar shirt. How can I get this off my record?

Evan's answer | Answered on July 17, 2012

Young defendants in my experience are often too quick to simply plead guilty or no contest and try to move on. When a person pleads guilty and...

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