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What action can be taken against a lawyer filing a fraudulent claim?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on December 03, 2010

If a lawyer files a document knowing that it is fraudulent in any way can get in trouble with the State Bar which licenses lawyers. Here is the...

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Back in 1998, I was charged with a felony for credit card abuse.

Cynthia's answer | Answered on December 03, 2010

If you received any type of probation, which is sounds like you did, then you cannot expunge your record. Expunction is only for situations where...

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Credit card fraud by spouse what is the law?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on December 03, 2010

You could possibly have your wife charged with credit card fraud BUT you will still be responsible for the bills because Texas is a community...

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My son was chaged with theft over 50 less than 500 first time offernder in carrollton tx. can you speculate on punishment

Cynthia's answer | Answered on December 03, 2010

If the probation department contacts you, cooperate fully with them. They will be trying to get background information on your son. It is...

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My son was arrested for avaiding arrest in a motor vehicle 16 yrs. old is his second offense same charge he violate probation to

Cynthia's answer | Answered on December 03, 2010

You will be required to hire a lawyer if you can afford one. If he is released to you and not detained, then I would take him for an evaluation...

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My boyfriend had a warrant issued for his arrest by his probation offficer for violation of his probation.

Cynthia's answer | Answered on December 03, 2010

Unfortunately when a person signs up for probation, they agree that they will abide by all of the terms of probation - which can include...

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Can I press charges for statutory rape in Texas if my daughter is 16 and the boy is 18?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on December 03, 2010

In Texas, if the sexual encounter was consensual (meaning that your daughter agreed - it was not forced), then it is a defense to prosecution that...

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If my son is caught texting a friend to buy marijuana from another friend can he be charged wtih anyting

Cynthia's answer | Answered on December 03, 2010

Absolutely. He can be charged with delivery of marijuana for each person that he texts who purchases. This is akin to the guy who takes the...

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Is there a statue of limitation to file criminal charges?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on December 03, 2010

Yes, there is a statute of limitations to file all criminal charges, although some - like murder - are life. The statute of limitations depends on...

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Motion for non-disclosure of criminal record...would my case be eligible if the offense date is 9/18/2002?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on December 03, 2010

Did you get probation or deferred? If you did not get deferred but instead got straight probation, you are never going to be eligible.

Cynthia Russell Henley's Answers (13496)

What action can be taken against a lawyer filing a fraudulent claim?

Back in 1998, I was charged with a felony for credit card abuse.

Credit card fraud by spouse what is the law?

My son was chaged with theft over 50 less than 500 first time offernder in carrollton tx. can you speculate on punishment

My son was arrested for avaiding arrest in a motor vehicle 16 yrs. old is his second offense same charge he violate probation to

My boyfriend had a warrant issued for his arrest by his probation offficer for violation of his probation.

Can I press charges for statutory rape in Texas if my daughter is 16 and the boy is 18?

If my son is caught texting a friend to buy marijuana from another friend can he be charged wtih anyting

Is there a statue of limitation to file criminal charges?

Motion for non-disclosure of criminal record...would my case be eligible if the offense date is 9/18/2002?