In TEXAS: When can a DA drop sexual assault charges; when is it too late & the Grand Jury must vote on it?
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Answered on August 01, 2015
The District Attorney's Office will pursue criminal charges as long as they believe a crime has been committed and they can prove their case. ...
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Probation violation
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Answered on July 31, 2015
If he does have a motion to revoke probation filed he will be arrested and then they will set a hearing on the revocation. If he is on deferred...
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Can I request a court-appointed attorney now that I have no funds left to pay for the private attorney I have used until now?
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Answered on July 31, 2015
Yes. Be prepared to convince th judge that you are indigent. Bring proof of your assets and liabilities (bills). Good luck.
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I have a relative who was arrested for evading arrest, the affidavit for arrest warrant or capias is full of errors.
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Answered on July 30, 2015
Insufficient errors to warrant dismissal. However, they do call into question the credibility of the officer. It definitely doesn't hurt his...
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I'm wondering if you have missed your court date in Texas, will the charges go away after a few years.
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Answered on July 30, 2015
Also, the statute of limitations for what you are charged with is tolled (put on hold) while you are out of state, so it will not expire.
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My son just got arrested fit GTA, this is his 1st offense. What kind of time is he looking at.
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Answered on July 29, 2015
There is no penal code violation for GTA in texas (grand theft auto, im guessing). He is likely either charged with unauthorized use of a motor...
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I am facing a motion to revoke felony probation, due to another charge which was a misdemeanor that turned to a felony?
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Answered on July 28, 2015
Not sure what you are charged with. But they will address the new charges before they get to the parole revocation. Once you turn yourself in, it...
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How do I make sure the state does NOT press charges on my arrested brother and me fighting? (Austin, TX)
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Answered on July 28, 2015
There is no way to guarantee they will not press charges, that is a decision that is up to the state. However, from my experience there are...
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Can I get my convictions expunged?
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Answered on July 28, 2015
If they are indeed convictions, absolutely NOT (you plead guilty and were sentenced to, for example, a fine, or got time-served). If you were...
I had a Class A misdemeanor DISMISSED and I got denied an apartment WHY?
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Answered on July 27, 2015
Even if the case is dismissed, the charges remain on your record until you get it expunged. A local attorney can help you through the proccess for...