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Can My Girlfriends Father File Rape on me?

Robert's answer | Answered on November 30, 2009

I agree with Mr. Walcutt. The three year age difference comes into play when you are dealing with someone under the age of 17, and it is a defense...

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What do i do ? my first time ever being arrested before , i was shoplifting clothing worth $250

Robert's answer | Answered on November 30, 2009

I agree that you should be on the hunt for a criminal defense attorney. This is a serious charge and can negatively impact you in the future. Find...

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How soon should the attorney go to the da's office after formal charges?

Robert's answer | Answered on November 19, 2009

I would agree that a month and a half is not that long. In some counties, it can take several months just for the DA to have a file together for an...

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Is an officer allowed to hide behind a brick pillar with a radar gun and issue tickets?

Robert's answer | Answered on November 19, 2009

I agree with Mr. Walcutt. As long as the officer viewed the offense, that is all that is necessary. There is nothing in the law requiring the...

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How long can a person be held in jail without being indicted?

Robert's answer | Answered on November 17, 2009

I agree with Mr. Walcutt. The State has 90 days to indict someone on a felony, but a first offense of Assault F/V is a misdemeanor level...

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Is There Enough Evidence For Such A Major Charge.

Robert's answer | Answered on November 17, 2009

I would agree with Mr. Walcutt. Technically, there is enough evidence to convict you of the offense. People are convicted on the word of a witness...

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My brother-n- law has not been indict after an arrest 2 yrs ago what is the statue of limitations for a drug offense?

Robert's answer | Answered on November 17, 2009

If he was on bond, and has not returned to court, then he has basically "jumped" his bond. This will toll the statute of limitations. Defendants do...

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Texas. I was charged w/ 1st degree Arson and received 20 mos prob/ and defrd adj. Prob is up Jan 2010. When can I filed for non-

Robert's answer | Answered on October 26, 2009

I agree with Mr. Walcutt. You would have a 5 year waiting period under Texas Government Code Sec. 411.081

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How do i go about getting a crime i did not comitt exponged from my record. I have tangable proof i was set up.

Robert's answer | Answered on October 26, 2009

I agree with Mr. Walcutt. You cannot obtain an expunction for an offense you plead guilty to. You could try to re-open your case through a writ,...

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I want to know what DWI severity (MIS-B) means. it was in my case file which by the way was dismissed.

Robert's answer | Answered on October 15, 2009

I agree with Mr. Walcutt. This means Class B misdemeanor. A first offense of DWI in Texas is a class B misdemeanor, punishable by up to 180 days in...

Robert Hampton Tuthill's Answers (486)

Can My Girlfriends Father File Rape on me?

What do i do ? my first time ever being arrested before , i was shoplifting clothing worth $250

How soon should the attorney go to the da's office after formal charges?

Is an officer allowed to hide behind a brick pillar with a radar gun and issue tickets?

How long can a person be held in jail without being indicted?

Is There Enough Evidence For Such A Major Charge.

My brother-n- law has not been indict after an arrest 2 yrs ago what is the statue of limitations for a drug offense?

Texas. I was charged w/ 1st degree Arson and received 20 mos prob/ and defrd adj. Prob is up Jan 2010. When can I filed for non-

How do i go about getting a crime i did not comitt exponged from my record. I have tangable proof i was set up.

I want to know what DWI severity (MIS-B) means. it was in my case file which by the way was dismissed.