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How much time can my BF get for evading arrest with a motor vehicle for the first time and what type of charge is he looking at?

Cordt's answer | Answered on February 02, 2015

Evading arrest in a motor vehicle is a 3rd degree felony punishable by 2-10 years TDC. If he is on felony DWI probation when this occurred, then...

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Will I be drug tested at my arraignment?

Cordt's answer | Answered on February 01, 2015

Probably not. You have done the right thing and hired an attorney prior to your first court setting. Presumably, you are paying him/her to answer...

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If i was charged with dwi and its been3 months with no court date and my driver license was returned to me.

Cordt's answer | Answered on February 01, 2015

If a case was filed, it will be on the district clerk's website under the "criminal" search tab. If not, the police may be waiting on blood...

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I have a warrant for something i didn't how can i clear my name

Cordt's answer | Answered on February 01, 2015

Unfortunately the only option you have at this point is to go through the process. If you call a criminal defense lawyer they may be able to...

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Would I qualify for a non-disclosure order or expunction?

Cordt's answer | Answered on January 30, 2015

It depends on the type of probation which you were given. Consult with an attorney and they will be able to tell you if you are eligible once they...

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Can you earse your record of class a misdemeanor in a drug zone ?

Cordt's answer | Answered on January 29, 2015

If he was granted a deferred adjudication and successfully completed it, he may be eligible for a nondisclosure. Have him call a comical defense...

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If I miss my court date do I forfeit my right to a trial by judge or jury????

Cordt's answer | Answered on January 28, 2015

They lied, or you misunderstood. While if you miss your court date you may run into problems with your bond, your right to a jury trial is...

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Looking for attorneys in Houston Texas that deal with statutory rape- (me filing on some one ) I was 14 yrs and he was 23 yrs -

Cordt's answer | Answered on January 28, 2015

You are free to use the "find a lawyer" section of AVVO. It sounds as if you are looking for a plaintiff's lawyer, not someone to file criminal...

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Can the DA change the charge after an arrest but before an indictment based on the evidence they have

Cordt's answer | Answered on January 28, 2015

Absolutely. An effective lawyer may be able to influence the DA's indictment decision before the case is sent to a grand jury. This is especially...

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What's the best step moving forward?

Cordt's answer | Answered on January 28, 2015

The only person who can legally modify the conditions of your probation is the judge. Should a motion to adjudicate you be filed, you need to hire...

Cordt Cullen Akers's Answers (562)

How much time can my BF get for evading arrest with a motor vehicle for the first time and what type of charge is he looking at?

Will I be drug tested at my arraignment?

If i was charged with dwi and its been3 months with no court date and my driver license was returned to me.

I have a warrant for something i didn't how can i clear my name

Would I qualify for a non-disclosure order or expunction?

Can you earse your record of class a misdemeanor in a drug zone ?

If I miss my court date do I forfeit my right to a trial by judge or jury????

Looking for attorneys in Houston Texas that deal with statutory rape- (me filing on some one ) I was 14 yrs and he was 23 yrs -

Can the DA change the charge after an arrest but before an indictment based on the evidence they have

What's the best step moving forward?