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My husband had a background check done for a job, and when he received a copy of it, it showed felonies he never received.
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Answered on October 28, 2014
No, that is not likely. You need to dig deeper into this situation. If the alleged felonies are in Harris County then call the DA's Office and ask...
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Can I confess to a crime my boyfriend is charged with and negotiate for his release?
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Answered on October 28, 2014
Is this "white collar case" in state court or federal court? The distinction is going to make a difference. You need to consult with an experienced...
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Sexual Assault of while asleep and no recollection of it happening. what will the Police pursue?
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Answered on October 28, 2014
I agree with these other lawyers. First, don't make any more admissions like this to anyone...including a public forum like this. Second, reach out...
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How many direct appeals does one get?
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Answered on October 28, 2014
Is your matter criminal or civil? If criminal then the answer is one, provided you file a timely notice of appeal to confer jurisdiction to the...
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If you fail to complete something that you're probation terms required, but you we're never reported by you're officer.
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Answered on October 28, 2014
The State must file any motion to revoke probation before the probation expires by its terms.
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How likely is an aquittal?
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Answered on October 26, 2014
There is zero chance of an appellate acquittal on these facts, since there was some evidence admitted from which a rational juror could have found...
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I was arrested and taken downtown, and after they arrested me, they never read me my Miranda rights, is they legal??
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Answered on October 20, 2014
The government's power to arrest is in no way tied to the Miranda warnings. Your scenario, however, involves questioning/interrogation. There might...
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I was given a pretrial contract for a possession of marijuana. I was arrested on a DWI charge 5 months into the 1 yr contract.
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Answered on October 20, 2014
If your case is in Harris County then your original POM lawyer is probably still on the case. You will need to either hire him/her for the DWI or...
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I filed assault charges with my son almost 10 years ago. He had just returned back from his 2nd tour of IRAQ.
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Answered on October 20, 2014
It depends on what happened in the case. If it resulted in a probation or jail sentence then your only avenues will be to beg the governor for a...
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What am i looking at for a robbery?
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Answered on October 20, 2014
You need a good lawyer. "Robbery" is nothing but a theft coupled with violence. The DA treats it very seriously and, as you've already seen,...
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