Questions answered by Cynthia Russell Henley

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What are my options if my friend doesn't take responsibility for the charges against me?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on June 04, 2014

I don't limit advising people to get a "drug lawyer" - there is really no such thing. You need a lawyer. You need to provide the lawyer with the...

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My son is three years old and in daycare. His father indicated to me he will have him for 30 days because he attends school.

Cynthia's answer | Answered on June 04, 2014

It sounds to me like you need to get to a lawyer and get child custody papers in place so that you can be assured of where your son will be and...

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What are the consequence if you are on parole and got arrested on a dwi

Cynthia's answer | Answered on June 04, 2014

Generally with a law violation, there will be a blue warrant issue (for which there is no bond) and after the criminal case (DWI) is decided,...

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Does a 2nd amendment of community supervision negate the 1st amendment of community supervision?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on June 04, 2014

Your original probation papers control everything but the specific item amended in the amendments. If you have questions, ask your p.o. and do not...

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Do they take a urine sample when you go to set up a probation schedule?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on June 04, 2014

You are on probation for a substance case - DWI. Yes, they will take a urine sample. And, then you will either be on random or mandatory sampling.

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For a no contact order put in place by judge what do i need to do?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on June 04, 2014

If you want to have the no contact provision removed, you will need to hire a lawyer (or use his lawyer) to approach the judge to ask for a...

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My bf is in jail on possession of narcotics, less than a gram...w ice hold

Cynthia's answer | Answered on June 04, 2014

If he illegally returned to the U.S. after deportation, he is not going to get an immigration bond. In fact, he will be lucky if he does not get...

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Can a lawyer help when someone is first time up for parole? Daughter up for parole in San Saba in July

Cynthia's answer | Answered on June 04, 2014

It certainly cannot hurt and I feel that many times the ability of the lawyer to advocate on behalf of the client really does make a huge...

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During a grand jury, if the grand jury does not give an indictment are they suppose to release the person from jail.

Cynthia's answer | Answered on June 04, 2014

If it is happening as you say, it is a complete violation of the Fair Defense Act. He should already have a lawyer. After the no-bill, there is...

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Is this grounds for sentencing to be amended??

Cynthia's answer | Answered on June 03, 2014

There is no statute of limitations for using old cases for enhancement purposes. If he (or you) believe there is some issue, hire a lawyer for an...

Cynthia Russell Henley's Answers (13496)

What are my options if my friend doesn't take responsibility for the charges against me?

My son is three years old and in daycare. His father indicated to me he will have him for 30 days because he attends school.

What are the consequence if you are on parole and got arrested on a dwi

Does a 2nd amendment of community supervision negate the 1st amendment of community supervision?

Do they take a urine sample when you go to set up a probation schedule?

For a no contact order put in place by judge what do i need to do?

My bf is in jail on possession of narcotics, less than a gram...w ice hold

Can a lawyer help when someone is first time up for parole? Daughter up for parole in San Saba in July

During a grand jury, if the grand jury does not give an indictment are they suppose to release the person from jail.

Is this grounds for sentencing to be amended??