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If my husband goes to court without any kind of attorney, will his case be affected?

M's answer | Answered on May 10, 2015

Yes, it would be, but he should get the opportunity to ask the judge whether he qualifies for a court-appointed attorney, if money is the issue.

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I want to write a motion ..... (felony case)

M's answer | Answered on May 10, 2015

I know you're trying to help, but the reality is that some of this stuff is pretty hard to understand, and I think there's a good chance that you...

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Do I need an attorney?

M's answer | Answered on May 10, 2015

You're certainly likelier to have a better outcome on this if you have a lawyer representing you, and if this is your first criminal offense, it's...

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Was told by a court appointed attorney that a charge was dismissed, I now find out it was only waivered, what can I do?

M's answer | Answered on May 10, 2015

What do you mean it was "waivered"? (I honestly don't know what that means). Please be aware that anything you've ever been arrested for,...

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I moved to Florida with my children after a divorce

M's answer | Answered on May 07, 2015

You're not "in contempt of court" until a judge actually finds you in contempt of court. Yes, it's possible that the other parent could file a...

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Can I get non disclosure for a small amount of cocaine possesion .12 gram during deferred adjudification in texas or will this

M's answer | Answered on May 03, 2015

It's way worse than having to wait until you're done with probation. You've got to wait until five years have passed after you successfully...

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Is the case even worth fighting against?

M's answer | Answered on May 02, 2015

Nobody here is going to be able to tell you how this is all going to turn out. He may have been doing great on his probation before he picked up...

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Can a person charged in 2 separate counties get a bond in the current cty, then post a bond w/out having to b in the other cty?

M's answer | Answered on May 01, 2015

The odds are good that he should be able to do that, but it's not guaranteed. Especially if the other charge is in a rural county, sometimes they...

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Misdemeanor dismissed in Texas. If not,whats recommended? Not sure it was A,B OR C. But the merchandise was over $50, under $500

M's answer | Answered on May 01, 2015

Theft of property valued at between $50 and $500 is a Class B misdemeanor. But what do you mean "Misdemeanor dismissed in Texas"? I don't...

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Texas laws on being indited on burlery of a habitation charge for a 17 ur old with no other convictions

M's answer | Answered on May 01, 2015

I'm not sure what you mean by "laws on being indicted". A 17 year old is under Texas law in all cases considered to be an adult for purposes of...

M Elizabeth Gunn's Answers (3100)

If my husband goes to court without any kind of attorney, will his case be affected?

I want to write a motion ..... (felony case)

Do I need an attorney?

Was told by a court appointed attorney that a charge was dismissed, I now find out it was only waivered, what can I do?

I moved to Florida with my children after a divorce

Can I get non disclosure for a small amount of cocaine possesion .12 gram during deferred adjudification in texas or will this

Is the case even worth fighting against?

Can a person charged in 2 separate counties get a bond in the current cty, then post a bond w/out having to b in the other cty?

Misdemeanor dismissed in Texas. If not,whats recommended? Not sure it was A,B OR C. But the merchandise was over $50, under $500

Texas laws on being indited on burlery of a habitation charge for a 17 ur old with no other convictions