JaPaula C Kemp

JaPaula C Kemp's Answers (1275)

Houston, TX

Criminal defense Lawyer at Houston, TX

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

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I was arrested for theft but I was not read my Miranda rights. Do I have a good Case?

JaPaula's answer | Answered on October 04, 2013

Miranda warnings protect an individual who is in custody and subject to "questioning" by law enforcement. If you stole the merchandise and the...

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Is it illegal for my employer to deny my accommodations as a diabetic even though my doctor has sent about 4 or 5 doctor's notes

JaPaula's answer | Answered on October 02, 2013

You may have a claim for disability discrimination. An attorney would need to consult with you and gather more information to make a determination....

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I live in houston texas this is my first time on Probation I never had a charge 1st time offender my probation officer told me t

JaPaula's answer | Answered on October 02, 2013

Hire a lawyer immediately. There have been instances where results have been mixed up. If you can go and take your own independent drug test at a...

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Will my boyfriend d go to prison for choking me?

JaPaula's answer | Answered on October 01, 2013

If choking has been alleged and the D.A. accepted charges on this, then he is likely charged with a 3rd degree felony. If he intentionally,...

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I just got charged with Assault, Bodily Injuries, Family Violence. What are the consequences

JaPaula's answer | Answered on October 01, 2013

Each of you needs to hire your own attorney. You have not been convicted. You also have options that do not necessarily mean jail time. Whether or...

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Hello, I've been charged with a class B misdemeanor <2oz. I am inquiring on the legal process and on hiring an attorney

JaPaula's answer | Answered on September 30, 2013

I am guessing your charge is marijuana. You will need an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, the court will consider whether you qualify...

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Can I withdraw my guilty plea after accepting 5yrs. Felony probation for theft $1500. To $25000?

JaPaula's answer | Answered on September 30, 2013

The judge will not likely allow you to withdraw your plea unless you have not been sentenced yet. If you have only done the plea papers and you are...

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How do I proceed with getting charges dismissed after warrant issued for missing a trial that my lawyer didn't inform me of?

JaPaula's answer | Answered on September 30, 2013

A lawyer should always answer your phone calls (as soon as it is convenient to do so). It is the ethical thing to do. If he told you that your case...

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My brother is accuse of burglary of habitation but they did not found anything on him he is still in jail

JaPaula's answer | Answered on September 30, 2013

Burglary does not require that the police find anything on him. It can be proven based on what he INTENDED to do when he broke into the...

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I completed a ten yr. deferred adjudication prob. in five yrs. no convinction. 7

JaPaula's answer | Answered on September 30, 2013

You are not a convicted felon if you completed your deferred. However, this needs to be cleared with the judge and not the probation officer. The...

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