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Should I disclose my dismissal of a possession of a controlled substance or wait til it has been completely expunged?

Tristan's answer | Answered on February 06, 2015

My colleague is correct. It takes a while for the records of an arrest and criminal charges to get removed from all the databases they are kept...

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Am I entitled to a court appointed attorney?

Tristan's answer | Answered on February 05, 2015

I think you answered your own question. If you are indigent and cannot afford an attorney, you have a right to have one appointed by the...

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Am i eligible for expungement or non disclosure?

Tristan's answer | Answered on February 05, 2015

On the theft case? No. If you plead guilty after the violation was reported then you are not eligible for a non-disclosure or expungement. On...

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Under the influence of drugs I started a fight w an ex and called the cops. How do I get him out of trouble?

Tristan's answer | Answered on January 27, 2015

It is very common in "family violence" type cases for the complainant to recant (say there allegations are not true). Due to that fact, the...

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Can i study?

Tristan's answer | Answered on January 18, 2015

If you have already been accepted into nursing school, the felony charges shouldn't prevent you from studying. However, if you are applying for...

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Getting my case expunged, do i need a lawyer? who can see my case when background check is done? (only in austin?)

Tristan's answer | Answered on January 17, 2015

If you meet the requirements for expunction of criminal records under Chapter 55 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, then you can submit a Petition....

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When a officer stop you in a vehicle isnt it proper protocol to ask for driver license and insurance if he doesnt what happens

Tristan's answer | Answered on January 17, 2015

There are a lot of issues going on here. First, why you were stopped. The officer has to have had probable cause to believe you committed some...

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My boyfriend got arrested due to not reporting for his probation. His charge is burglary of habitation. Will he be sent to ISF?

Tristan's answer | Answered on January 16, 2015

It is possible, it really depends on whether his parole officer submits a report for his violations asking for revocation. If that happens the...

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What will happen to me with a first time forgery charge

Tristan's answer | Answered on January 14, 2015

Forgery is actually a pretty broad statute that includes one who alters, makes, completes, executes, or authenticates any writing so that it...

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I got cought with almost 2 kilos of cocain and 50 pounds of marijuana then i have court tomorrow bu i pick up another charge of

Tristan's answer | Answered on January 14, 2015

DO NOT POST ANY ADDITIONAL DETAILS ONLINE! You are facing serious prison time a 1st degree felony (5 to 99 years TDC) for the coke and State...

Tristan LeGrande's Answers (2538)

Should I disclose my dismissal of a possession of a controlled substance or wait til it has been completely expunged?

Am I entitled to a court appointed attorney?

Am i eligible for expungement or non disclosure?

Under the influence of drugs I started a fight w an ex and called the cops. How do I get him out of trouble?

Can i study?

Getting my case expunged, do i need a lawyer? who can see my case when background check is done? (only in austin?)

When a officer stop you in a vehicle isnt it proper protocol to ask for driver license and insurance if he doesnt what happens

My boyfriend got arrested due to not reporting for his probation. His charge is burglary of habitation. Will he be sent to ISF?

What will happen to me with a first time forgery charge

I got cought with almost 2 kilos of cocain and 50 pounds of marijuana then i have court tomorrow bu i pick up another charge of