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Firearms seized and now HPD says they have been destroyed, but I have a court order for them to be returned. What can I do?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on August 22, 2012

You could not possess the firearms or the ammunition while on deferred or you would have been subject to arrest and imprisonment. At the time of...

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If my charges where dropped?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on August 22, 2012

You can talk to your lawyer (or refer to your written contract, if any) about a partial refund. However, be aware that just because the lawyer was...

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Does the state of texas do a background check?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on August 22, 2012

In general, states do not arrest for outstanding misdemeanor warrants from other states. It is too costly to extradite to justify the...

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In a sentence of 25 to life, does the convict have to serve at least 25 years before becoming eligible for parole?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on August 22, 2012

You need to ask that question in a jurisdiction that has such sentencing. Texas does not - in Texas, the sentence is set at a specific number -...

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Can you get family domestic violence 2nd offense now a felony diss missed or dropped

Cynthia's answer | Answered on August 22, 2012

If you are not guilty, then the case could be dismissed or you could be found not guilty after a trial. If the evidence is not strong and the fact...

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How long is a prisoner held being arraigned for a misdeamor charge?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on August 22, 2012

There is no specific length of time in which he must be arraigned, and in fact, he can waive arraignment. More likely you are asking how long it...

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I need an attorney for a civil case against a Police Department for fabricating evidence to secure a conviction.

Cynthia's answer | Answered on August 08, 2012

If you have not won a dismissal or not guilty on your criminal charge yet, you need to first focus there. Cynthia Henley 713-222-1220

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What would the typical punishment and type of crime be (ex: felony) for the below scenario

Cynthia's answer | Answered on August 08, 2012

Bail was not denied because of the nature of the offense. Bail may have been denied if the person was a habitual felony or on felony bond when...

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Hi recently I have been victim of robbery at store while I was working at store. It was on a gun point robbery there were two p

Cynthia's answer | Answered on August 08, 2012

I have changed the category to immigration so that your question will go to experienced immigration lawyers instead of criminal defense lawyer. ...

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Expungement of a 1st offense class b Misdmeanor (POM) Harris County Texas 2005

Cynthia's answer | Answered on August 08, 2012

Because you have a final conviction, you are not eligible for a nondisclosure (sealing of the record) nor an expunction. Unfortunately, that...

Cynthia Russell Henley's Answers (13496)

Firearms seized and now HPD says they have been destroyed, but I have a court order for them to be returned. What can I do?

If my charges where dropped?

Does the state of texas do a background check?

In a sentence of 25 to life, does the convict have to serve at least 25 years before becoming eligible for parole?

Can you get family domestic violence 2nd offense now a felony diss missed or dropped

How long is a prisoner held being arraigned for a misdeamor charge?

I need an attorney for a civil case against a Police Department for fabricating evidence to secure a conviction.

What would the typical punishment and type of crime be (ex: felony) for the below scenario

Hi recently I have been victim of robbery at store while I was working at store. It was on a gun point robbery there were two p

Expungement of a 1st offense class b Misdmeanor (POM) Harris County Texas 2005