JaPaula C Kemp's Answers (1275)

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I got a DWI and evading arrest by vehicle in George town TX. This is my first time in trouble. What will I expect in court?

JaPaula's answer | Answered on December 04, 2013

You need to hire a good criminal defense attorney that is experienced with handling DWI cases. If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, the court...

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Do character references need to state charges if the person hasn't been indicted yet???

JaPaula's answer | Answered on December 04, 2013

You need to hire a criminal defense attorney to represent you. The lawyer will be able to tell you whether character references will be needed, in...

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Even though u had it expunged Is your record ever destroyed after being expunged like 20 years ago?

JaPaula's answer | Answered on December 04, 2013

Your record may have been destroyed, deleted, obliterated or returned to the court. If it has been expunged, then it may not be disseminated,...

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What does an case f mean?

JaPaula's answer | Answered on December 03, 2013

I agree with Mr. Lehn. You need to review your judgment. If the charge was reduced to a misdemeanor under 12.44(b) then you have not been convicted...

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I have a fellony for prmotin in tennesse if i move to florda will i get extradited

JaPaula's answer | Answered on December 03, 2013

You could be extradited. No one knows whether Tennessee will actually pick you up. However, you can be arrested in Texas if there is a warrant....

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Def. Adjudication curious if will show up on back check for apt, will it show up as conviction,can I check no for felony conv.

JaPaula's answer | Answered on December 03, 2013

Yes, it can still show up on a background check. You can answer, "no" to the question "have you ever been convicted of a felony?" because you have...

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Is the sentence for possession of marijuana greater or less than the sentence for sexual assault/ rape?

JaPaula's answer | Answered on December 03, 2013

If you are the victim of a sexual assault then you need to report it. The longer you wait to report the assault could have an impact on evidence...

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What is the process of getting this case dismissed if it wasnt my weapon and my friend is willing to admit the weapon is his?

JaPaula's answer | Answered on December 03, 2013

You will need to hire a good criminal defense attorney. There is no way of telling whether this case can be dismissed without speaking with the...

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If you are on probation and have to serve work release for 2 weeks, will this show up on a background check as separate charges?

JaPaula's answer | Answered on December 02, 2013

I agree with Mrs. Walters and Mrs. Soyars. The two weeks that you served in jail for failing the drug test is not a separate charge. The DWLI...

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Will I get jail time for my very first charge ever, which was possession of marijuana 0 - 2 ounces?

JaPaula's answer | Answered on December 01, 2013

You need to hire a good criminal defense attorney to assist with getting into a pre-trial diversion program. This will ultimately result in...

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