Questions answered by Carolyn F. Horton McDaniel

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Is there anything we can do?

Carolyn's answer | Answered on August 03, 2015

Your mom really needs to consult with a family law attorney in the area. You say she Temporary Custody but no not say how she obtained that. If...

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Do we need an att, for a first appearance on a first time probation violation on an out of state extradition

Carolyn's answer | Answered on August 03, 2015

It is probably best to go ahead and get an attorney if you can afford one. Other wise one will be appointed to him if he stays in custody and...

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In your opinion would a court appointed attorney fight like if I hired one.

Carolyn's answer | Answered on July 30, 2015

They are supposed to fight as hard as anyone else. However, you never know what the experience level is of a court appointed attorney. If you can...

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He is charged assault of a family member with impaired breathing. It is a 3rd degree felony. The state has picked it up now.

Carolyn's answer | Answered on July 30, 2015

I agree with the other attorneys in that this happens all of the time. Best to hire a experienced criminal attorney to defend the case.

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My daughter is 14 and my son is twelve. I have joint custody, and the are with me for the summer, but they refuse to go back.

Carolyn's answer | Answered on July 28, 2015

Unfortunately you need to return so that you will not be in contempt. Hire and attorney immediately to file for a Modification for you to get...

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Can I pay my bills from my personal checking account while under a temporary restraining order?

Carolyn's answer | Answered on July 24, 2015

You are allowed to pay all necessary expenses and debts. What you can't do is go out and buy an airplane or anything else not necessary. You need...

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My daughters father wants to give up his rights to our daughter and my husband wants to adopt her, do I have to have a lawyer?

Carolyn's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

Yes you need an experienced family law attorney that handles adoptions. There are too many things that could go wrong if you tried to do it by...

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Is it possible for my lawyer to show up to court for me throughout the entire case.

Carolyn's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

A lot of courts will reset to a time when you are not in classes. Have your attorney try to do that.

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What is my max sentence and can I get this charge reduced or off my record? And will I get sent back to jail?

Carolyn's answer | Answered on July 21, 2015

If you have never been in trouble before, you should qualify for a Deferred Adjudication Probation. If you successfully complete it, then you can...

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I am on probation I have to go to rehab but they want me to set in jail for over a month but there was never a warrant or a mtr

Carolyn's answer | Answered on July 21, 2015

I am guess that there was an agree,ENT for you to go to rehab instead of simply revolving your probation. If that is the case then it s unlikely...

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Is there anything we can do?

Do we need an att, for a first appearance on a first time probation violation on an out of state extradition

In your opinion would a court appointed attorney fight like if I hired one.

He is charged assault of a family member with impaired breathing. It is a 3rd degree felony. The state has picked it up now.

My daughter is 14 and my son is twelve. I have joint custody, and the are with me for the summer, but they refuse to go back.

Can I pay my bills from my personal checking account while under a temporary restraining order?

My daughters father wants to give up his rights to our daughter and my husband wants to adopt her, do I have to have a lawyer?

Is it possible for my lawyer to show up to court for me throughout the entire case.

What is my max sentence and can I get this charge reduced or off my record? And will I get sent back to jail?

I am on probation I have to go to rehab but they want me to set in jail for over a month but there was never a warrant or a mtr