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I got caught shoplifting in Walmart it was just a screen protector maybe around $10 around how much will the charge be?
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Answered on June 17, 2019
If you are charged you will receive a summons in the mail to go to court. You will be charged at the Justice of the Peace Court in the...
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How many day does someone have to sit in jail for 2 class b misterminer he can't get bonded out cause his bail 2000
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Answered on June 17, 2019
You will sit in jail an indeterminate time. Either you and your lawyer work out a possible punishment acceptable to you all, or you go to trial....
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A strong motion to dismiss with recent case law filed pro se since Public defender refused?
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Answered on June 17, 2019
Texas law does not allow "hybrid" representation. Your pro se filings, while you are represented by a lawyer of record, will not be considered by...
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How can I recover from a felony conviction? I am restricted from jobs, career options, education. What is there to do?
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Answered on June 17, 2019
Your problem is you pleaded guilty. Those pleas normally include a plea colloquy before the judge where you admit you were pleading guilty because...
Can an inactive inmate just mean that they are being transferred from reception to the prison ?
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Answered on June 17, 2019
What do you mean when you write "Inactive" inmate? I am unfamiliar with that term. Explain that to me, and maybe I can help. Barring that, sure....
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Can a 19 almost 20 year old guy date a 16 year old in Texas
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Answered on June 17, 2019
There is no Texas law that precludes a 19 year old, nearly 20 year old, male from "dating" a 16 year old, nearly 17 year old, female. "Dating" is...
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I have a reckless arson charge on me right now and it's my first offense do you think I will get probation?
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Answered on June 10, 2019
You are in Hood County. That is "difficult". You need to take a more pro-active stance toward handling this situation. Go to the courthouse in the...
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What can I do to contact a good criminal defense lawyer for my boyfriend while he is in jail ?
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Answered on June 10, 2019
Do what these lawyers have recommended, but you can go a step further: Go to the criminal courthouse in Dallas after noon when trials are being...
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How long can the courts keep you on pretrial probation?
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Answered on June 10, 2019
The length of time is dependent on factors discussed by the Supreme Court in Barker v Wingo, a Supreme Court case that defines the factors...
In Texas, what does poss cs, IB mean?
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Answered on June 10, 2019
The substance your friend was charged with possessing is in Penalty Group 1B. Depending on the substance and the amount seized will determine what...