Questions answered by Cynthia Russell Henley

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Can a judge revoke one probation that is paid off and about to be released if a totally different probation case is behind?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on July 01, 2015

He needs a lawyer to review it all. If they are in the same county and running concurrently then he could be in violation. And how he got 3...

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What to do and how not to get charge with career offender ?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on July 01, 2015

Hire a lawyer. No one here can tell him exactly what to do without knowing all the ends and outs of his case and his history. He needs a lawyer.

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Does a 1244 turn my feloney into a class a mister mistorminor

Cynthia's answer | Answered on July 01, 2015

Your lawyer doesn't file anything with regard to 12.44. That is part of the plea bargaining process IF the state wants to do it. And, there is a...

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If I got arrested at the age of 17 but went to court after turning 18 will it remain on my record?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on July 01, 2015

The day you turned 17 you were an adult for criminal law purposes. If you pled guilty (served the night and the case was not dismissed), it will...

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How long does it normally take to schedule a hearing in Collin County after filing a motion for early release of probation?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on July 01, 2015

Without a lawyer pushing it, they will do it when they are good and ready. You are not entitled to early termination so, unfortunately, there is...

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What is the best possible outcome, and how.

Cynthia's answer | Answered on July 01, 2015

He can expect time because he is a felon in possession of a weapon. Regardless of "fear", he cannot possess a weapon. He should have notified...

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At what point does an attorney ask for a trial delay?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on July 01, 2015

Every court and every situation is different, and the cause for requesting the delay could also affect the timing. Talk to your lawyer - that is...

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I have a 2nd degree burglary in Texas that turns 7 years old next month. I've been offered a job a colonial. Should I give up?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on July 01, 2015

Meaning what? If the case was dismissed, talk to a lawyer who can talk with the prosecutor about expunging the case early. If it was not...

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When registering for sex offender for 10 year period. As it was part of my term after release from prison. Serve full time

Cynthia's answer | Answered on July 01, 2015

Take your papers to a lawyer to review. The registration time did not begin to run until your release and you may be incorrect about the length of...

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Family member has been in jail for 11 days and has not gone to court and does not have a date set to go

Cynthia's answer | Answered on July 01, 2015

He waived extradition last time and they did not timely pick him up. Perhaps he refused to waive this time so they have to give LA time to gather...

Cynthia Russell Henley's Answers (13496)

Can a judge revoke one probation that is paid off and about to be released if a totally different probation case is behind?

What to do and how not to get charge with career offender ?

Does a 1244 turn my feloney into a class a mister mistorminor

If I got arrested at the age of 17 but went to court after turning 18 will it remain on my record?

How long does it normally take to schedule a hearing in Collin County after filing a motion for early release of probation?

What is the best possible outcome, and how.

At what point does an attorney ask for a trial delay?

I have a 2nd degree burglary in Texas that turns 7 years old next month. I've been offered a job a colonial. Should I give up?

When registering for sex offender for 10 year period. As it was part of my term after release from prison. Serve full time

Family member has been in jail for 11 days and has not gone to court and does not have a date set to go