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A good criminal appeal lawyer that will work with fee for innocent man.

Cynthia's answer | Answered on March 21, 2009

I agree with Mr. Hanson's advice. In addition, you might try researching innocence projects. I know of several including one in New York, that...

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Do I need a Criminal Attorney?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on March 21, 2009

Although you have no liability for burning your husband's house because you did not do it, you might feel more comfortable if you brought an...

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Can a debtor face criminal liability for not making car lease payments

Cynthia's answer | Answered on March 21, 2009

In Texas and most likely in Florida, the answer is ABSOLUTELY. In fact, in Harris County they prosecute these cases as theft. Return the car...

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Does a conviction of Texas 30.02 (c) (1) qualify me to be sentenced to SAFP?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on March 21, 2009

A criminal court who has you on probation can always sentence you to SAFP if the court believes that there is a drug issue which is causing you to...

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At what age does a male in texas turn into a adult

Cynthia's answer | Answered on March 21, 2009

Actually, Mr. Okorocha's answer is partially correct. For purposes of criminal law, Texas says kids are adults at age 17 and can be tried and...

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I 'm charged with 2nd degree sex assault of a minor ( 14) year old. i am 17 and being charged as an adult.

Cynthia's answer | Answered on March 19, 2009

I agree that you should consult a lawyer as quickly as possible. In Texas, 17 is an adult for criminal purposes and if the actor and the girl are...

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Can a person who threatens to take your life be punished by the legal system if there is no evidence?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on March 19, 2009

I agree with Mr. Dane. In addition, at least in Texas & some other states, the threat has to be of imminent bodily harm (or death.) Cannot be a...

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Will Mental Health records presented in court (plea bargains, and MRP hearings) be kept in records and become public access?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on March 19, 2009

Under the HIPPA act (that which protects your medical information), they should not be made public. However, it is possible that someone can make...

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IF PERSONAL INFORMATION IS INCORRECT ON CASE FORMS CAN THE CASE BE THROWN OUT

Cynthia's answer | Answered on March 19, 2009

The only place that technicalities such as those you list get you a freebie is in municipal or JP (traffic) courts. However, depending on the...

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How can a minor who is chrged with a felony , have the felony removed ?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on March 18, 2009

Retaliation is a felony so your daughter could not have properly received such a ticket for a felony offense. She might have received a ticket for...

Cynthia Russell Henley's Answers (13496)

A good criminal appeal lawyer that will work with fee for innocent man.

Do I need a Criminal Attorney?

Can a debtor face criminal liability for not making car lease payments

Does a conviction of Texas 30.02 (c) (1) qualify me to be sentenced to SAFP?

At what age does a male in texas turn into a adult

I 'm charged with 2nd degree sex assault of a minor ( 14) year old. i am 17 and being charged as an adult.

Can a person who threatens to take your life be punished by the legal system if there is no evidence?

Will Mental Health records presented in court (plea bargains, and MRP hearings) be kept in records and become public access?

IF PERSONAL INFORMATION IS INCORRECT ON CASE FORMS CAN THE CASE BE THROWN OUT

How can a minor who is chrged with a felony , have the felony removed ?