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Can I report and press charges for molestation and repeated statutory rape of a minor that happened over 20yrs ago in Texas.

Cynthia's answer | Answered on August 12, 2016

There currently is no statute of limitations on such cases although there used to be. (Not sure when that changed but if it ran out before the law...

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What happens if I'm about to have court for possession but I haven't had a drug test by my pr officer

Cynthia's answer | Answered on August 12, 2016

Obvious answer is quit smoking pot. Most judges order drug testing as a condition of PR bonds on drug cases. Moreover, you are not helping your...

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How can I get an old trial reviewed by someone with authority? None of the innocence projects will look at it.

Cynthia's answer | Answered on August 12, 2016

So talk to other lawyers about the fee they would charge to review your case on post conviction habeas. It is an expensive process because it...

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Am I allowed to give my testimony as a victim to the grand jury before the defendant is indicted.

Cynthia's answer | Answered on August 12, 2016

They do not generally use any testimony at the grand jury session - they simply read the offense reports. It is only a probable cause standard and...

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I was arrested in TX for DWI in 2010. In 2012 case was dismissed. I was not convicted. If expunged, who can see record?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on August 12, 2016

You should always expunge any case that was dismissed!! If you expunge it, it will not be available for anyone to see. Expunction means removing...

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What does this mean

Cynthia's answer | Answered on August 12, 2016

He got a 10 year prison sentence and they dismissed another case. It is mentioned as being considered because it now cannot be prosecuted on its...

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My brother in law has just been arrested for a 3rd Assault/Family Violence

Cynthia's answer | Answered on August 12, 2016

Every time someone is charged with a class b or above offense, there is a potential they will get a jail / prison sentence. The prosecutor will...

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I am fighting a traffic citation. I have 2 photos of the intersection Must I provide the pictures to the City prior to trial?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on August 12, 2016

Defense does not have to share with the State in most (including this) instances. You do need to figure out how to get the evidence admitted...

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I got arrested on March 8 of 2014 foe theft misdemeanor B and pleaded guilty it was my first offense

Cynthia's answer | Answered on August 12, 2016

If you got anything other than a Class C special expense, then the case will remain on your record. If you got deferred and served it out, you can...

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Probable Cause and motion to supress

Cynthia's answer | Answered on August 12, 2016

Is this a question? You must have a lawyer. You need to discuss this with your lawyer. Just because you lost at the ALR does not mean that you...

Cynthia Russell Henley's Answers (13496)

Can I report and press charges for molestation and repeated statutory rape of a minor that happened over 20yrs ago in Texas.

What happens if I'm about to have court for possession but I haven't had a drug test by my pr officer

How can I get an old trial reviewed by someone with authority? None of the innocence projects will look at it.

Am I allowed to give my testimony as a victim to the grand jury before the defendant is indicted.

I was arrested in TX for DWI in 2010. In 2012 case was dismissed. I was not convicted. If expunged, who can see record?

What does this mean

My brother in law has just been arrested for a 3rd Assault/Family Violence

I am fighting a traffic citation. I have 2 photos of the intersection Must I provide the pictures to the City prior to trial?

I got arrested on March 8 of 2014 foe theft misdemeanor B and pleaded guilty it was my first offense

Probable Cause and motion to supress