Questions answered by Cynthia Russell Henley

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I want to drop charges on my husband, i sign papers while on pain killers, is it still binding?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on March 25, 2009

I agree with Ms. Trevino. You should be aware that if you filed a false report, you could be charged with such. If you accused him of assaulting...

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I have been charged with possession of illegal substances, but i feel i am innocent, what would be the best coarse of action

Cynthia's answer | Answered on March 25, 2009

You and your friend will both begin, at least, in juvenile court. If you took a few puffs of an illegal substance, then you possessed it. ...

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A police officer interrogated my 15-year old son for a crime he did not commit. Is this legal?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on March 25, 2009

Sadly, police can interrogate a child at school (or anywhere) without consulting the parents. Lawyers have been fighting this ridiculous battle...

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What are the chances of a F4 possession of marijuana being reduced?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on March 25, 2009

You do not provide enough information to answer your question. If it was an illegal search and seizure, then the evidence should be suppressed...

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Can you be reinstated after being put in jail when on probation fo nonpayment

Cynthia's answer | Answered on March 25, 2009

Yes. The burden will be on the probationer to prove that he have no money and to explain why he is not working. While he can be arrested for...

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How do we find out if an ALR hearing notice was sent?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on March 25, 2009

You can take her down to the DPS office to determine the status of her license. If she failed the test, or refused to blow, they could (and should...

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What are the chances of prosecution by law enforcement if Family Protective Services ruled out my son as an offender?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on March 25, 2009

Family Protective Services does not carry much weight with law enforcement, at least in Houston. The police will conduct an investigation. If the...

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What kind of time is my husband looking at for his second cocaine case. It is less than a gram.

Cynthia's answer | Answered on March 25, 2009

If your husband were a first offender, possession of under a gram of cocaine would be a state jail felony for which your husband could receive up...

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My principal is making allegation which are false and has made it clear that my job is may be terminated. What do I do?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on March 24, 2009

I agree with Ms. Trevino's answer regarding the privacy of potential complainants against you. If you do not have a contract, note that Texas is...

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What if the father is unfit? i.e., HE'S been physically abusive to me, abuses drugs.

Cynthia's answer | Answered on March 24, 2009

I assume since you posted this sub question under child custody, your first question must have been abouto custody. First, if the father is...

Cynthia Russell Henley's Answers (13496)

I want to drop charges on my husband, i sign papers while on pain killers, is it still binding?

I have been charged with possession of illegal substances, but i feel i am innocent, what would be the best coarse of action

A police officer interrogated my 15-year old son for a crime he did not commit. Is this legal?

What are the chances of a F4 possession of marijuana being reduced?

Can you be reinstated after being put in jail when on probation fo nonpayment

How do we find out if an ALR hearing notice was sent?

What are the chances of prosecution by law enforcement if Family Protective Services ruled out my son as an offender?

What kind of time is my husband looking at for his second cocaine case. It is less than a gram.

My principal is making allegation which are false and has made it clear that my job is may be terminated. What do I do?

What if the father is unfit? i.e., HE'S been physically abusive to me, abuses drugs.