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Is a 12.44A an option for a person with prior county jail time, convictions, and new felony charges including motion to revoke?

JaPaula's answer | Answered on October 10, 2013

It seems to me (based on the information you provided) that there is already a judgment and your boyfriend has already been sentenced to straight...

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I got cought with a joint at school, in kermit TX , it was a class a mistameter because it was a drug free zone.

JaPaula's answer | Answered on October 10, 2013

No one could give you a legal perspective, as you did not ask a question. I am also not sure if you are on juvenile probation or adult probation....

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When can i get parole for 3yrs tdc , i had organized retailer theft and assault a member family

JaPaula's answer | Answered on October 10, 2013

The percentage of time served will vary according to the nature of the offense. The good conduct time will also factor in. "Eligibility" for parole...

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Is it Legal for an 18 year old male to have sexual relations/date with a 16 year old female? With 2 yrs 4 months, 7 days apart?

JaPaula's answer | Answered on October 10, 2013

The age of consent is 17. There exists an affirmative defense to prosecution if: the actor was not more than three years older than the victim and...

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I violated my probation (class A mis) a 2nd time for fees not paid.Have not turned myself in for 2 years. What should I expect ?

JaPaula's answer | Answered on October 10, 2013

I agree with Mrs. Walters. Hire an attorney and either make arrangements to get a bond or turn yourself in (after hiring a lawyer). Your lawyer...

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Sentencing?

JaPaula's answer | Answered on October 10, 2013

If he has not been sentenced yet, this could be possible. This could mean the judgment has not yet been entered. Often times the client will sign...

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Do I have to register

JaPaula's answer | Answered on October 09, 2013

Chapter 62 of Code of Criminal Procedure governs sex offender registration. The chapter applies to a reportable conviction or adjudication...

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I have been charged with a felony dwi. I have never been in trouble before, and I am also not guilty of this charge.

JaPaula's answer | Answered on October 09, 2013

It may be possible that it can be reduced to a misdemeanor (no one could tell you based on these facts). However, please do not post detailed facts...

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Can I serve time for tickets that I got in a different county in the county that I live in?

JaPaula's answer | Answered on October 09, 2013

I have had clients that were in the county jail and wanted to begin earning time on an pending case from another county. Once the other...

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My child stole $2,800 from the bank he worked at.

JaPaula's answer | Answered on October 09, 2013

Hire an attorney for your son. There are options available to keep this off of his record either after expunction (when completing pre-trial...

JaPaula C Kemp's Answers (1275)

Is a 12.44A an option for a person with prior county jail time, convictions, and new felony charges including motion to revoke?

I got cought with a joint at school, in kermit TX , it was a class a mistameter because it was a drug free zone.

When can i get parole for 3yrs tdc , i had organized retailer theft and assault a member family

Is it Legal for an 18 year old male to have sexual relations/date with a 16 year old female? With 2 yrs 4 months, 7 days apart?

I violated my probation (class A mis) a 2nd time for fees not paid.Have not turned myself in for 2 years. What should I expect ?

Sentencing?

Do I have to register

I have been charged with a felony dwi. I have never been in trouble before, and I am also not guilty of this charge.

Can I serve time for tickets that I got in a different county in the county that I live in?

My child stole $2,800 from the bank he worked at.