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If an elder abuse case was unfounded and the case is closed is there any record against my name in any searchable records in TX?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on January 18, 2011

There should not be any records available to the public if you were not charged with a criminal offense. Investigations conducted by CPS and APS...

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What are the legal options when ex avoids service of ex parte protective order?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on January 18, 2011

He has to be personally served in order to be able to proceed with the protective order hearing. The process server will simply have to "hide out"...

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17 year old with no record charged with 12 counts 3rd degree felony, no prior record. Jail time? No guns involved, no-one hurt.

Cynthia's answer | Answered on January 18, 2011

As you are probably aware, Williamson is a very tough prosecutorial county. You do not say what the offense is nor any of the relevant facts which...

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What are my son chances on a time cut on a robbery case? They offered him 10nyears in he didn't take it. Than they gave him 40.

Cynthia's answer | Answered on January 18, 2011

"Time cut" is one of those things that inmates talk about that exists in law, but hardly in reality. It takes the agreement of two of the three...

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My son has an 40 year sentence and were trying to go back to cut for and time cut.

Cynthia's answer | Answered on January 18, 2011

"Time cut" is one of those things that inmates talk about that exists in law, but hardly in reality. It takes the agreement of two of the three...

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What should I expect for a second time offence for Shopliffting?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on January 18, 2011

I assume that the first time was a class C misdemeanor because she paid a fine? You definitely need a lawyer. She should not have taken a final...

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If my case was deferred but not sealed how can i do that?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on January 18, 2011

You will need to hire a lawyer at this point. Your probation officer should have told you about the procedure and given you a form. Contact...

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Can your work fire you if you get a drug possesion felony while employed?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on January 16, 2011

Yes. Texas is an at-will employment state meaning that you can quit for no reason & you can be fired for no reason (other than discrimination that...

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If I have a decent record and never been in serious trouble, and I get a felony drug possesion under a gram will I go to jail?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on January 16, 2011

Your definition of "decent record" and the prosecutor's may be different. They might offer you a deferred adjudication probation. If you have...

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If i have deferred adjudication, 10 yrs probation, if my restitution is not fully paid within the 10 yrs will my probation be ex

Cynthia's answer | Answered on January 16, 2011

Very likely. The judge can extend your probation up to a maximum of 20 years. Also be aware that the failure to pay restitution can be a basis...

Cynthia Russell Henley's Answers (13496)

If an elder abuse case was unfounded and the case is closed is there any record against my name in any searchable records in TX?

What are the legal options when ex avoids service of ex parte protective order?

17 year old with no record charged with 12 counts 3rd degree felony, no prior record. Jail time? No guns involved, no-one hurt.

What are my son chances on a time cut on a robbery case? They offered him 10nyears in he didn't take it. Than they gave him 40.

My son has an 40 year sentence and were trying to go back to cut for and time cut.

What should I expect for a second time offence for Shopliffting?

If my case was deferred but not sealed how can i do that?

Can your work fire you if you get a drug possesion felony while employed?

If I have a decent record and never been in serious trouble, and I get a felony drug possesion under a gram will I go to jail?

If i have deferred adjudication, 10 yrs probation, if my restitution is not fully paid within the 10 yrs will my probation be ex