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Would my friend do jail time for home invasion first degree , with 8 felony counts and has no bad criminal record before this ?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on October 26, 2011

Your friend is in a tough position but he needs a good lawyer but, based on your rendition of the facts, he may not be guilty of the offenses. ...

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Can I really be arrested for being unsure?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on October 26, 2011

The court could not put a no contact order (presumably meaning protective order) on him regarding you because you were not the complainant (or...

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Can you appeal or file motion to vacate a plea deal agreement if lawyer tricked you into signing the agreement?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on October 26, 2011

There is no way to judge whether this is a good outcome or not. It depends on the facts surrounding the charges and the judge and the prosecutor. ...

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Is there any pro bono criminal defense atty's that can help me on a case in san antonio, tx?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on October 26, 2011

If he qualifies as indigent, he will be appointed a lawyer by the court. Generally, a lawyer being compensated is in the better position to help...

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Awaiting for my trial for 3rd DWI but violated my probation 3 times by having alcohol detected in my system while blowing

Cynthia's answer | Answered on October 26, 2011

You have a lawyer representing you. That lawyer is definitely in a better position than lawyers on this site to advise you on whether you should...

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Can the city attorney charge my husband for something the cops didn't cite him for 6 months ago?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on October 26, 2011

Yes. The filing is within the statute of limitations. Your husband needs a lawyer. And, if you have them, the lawyer will need the before and...

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Can the state of texas arrest me for a child abuse charge while at "show cause" hearing?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on October 26, 2011

If charges have been filed on you, you can be arrested. You should contact a criminal defense lawyer to represent you and a bondsman to make a...

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How or what should i do if a warrant was issued for a hot check that i wrote 15 years ago that was under 20$ that i paid already

Cynthia's answer | Answered on October 26, 2011

In order for the check to have been filed in the first place, the vendor had to provide proof of their effort to reach you via certified mail to...

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Can I have a misdeameanor expunged?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on October 26, 2011

What happened to the warrant? The charge? If it is a pending charge, it will remain on your record until the case is taken are of. If the case...

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My wife I found at an ex boss he would not let her leave he threatened her in the past that he would kill her he took her keys

Cynthia's answer | Answered on October 26, 2011

Sounds like you were acting in self defense as well as defense of a third person. The only potential "problem" is that you left without calling...

Cynthia Russell Henley's Answers (13496)

Would my friend do jail time for home invasion first degree , with 8 felony counts and has no bad criminal record before this ?

Can I really be arrested for being unsure?

Can you appeal or file motion to vacate a plea deal agreement if lawyer tricked you into signing the agreement?

Is there any pro bono criminal defense atty's that can help me on a case in san antonio, tx?

Awaiting for my trial for 3rd DWI but violated my probation 3 times by having alcohol detected in my system while blowing

Can the city attorney charge my husband for something the cops didn't cite him for 6 months ago?

Can the state of texas arrest me for a child abuse charge while at "show cause" hearing?

How or what should i do if a warrant was issued for a hot check that i wrote 15 years ago that was under 20$ that i paid already

Can I have a misdeameanor expunged?

My wife I found at an ex boss he would not let her leave he threatened her in the past that he would kill her he took her keys