Questions answered by M Elizabeth Gunn

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Can i expunge a of possession of marijuana misdemeanor?

M's answer | Answered on March 30, 2014

I'm sorry, but you cannot expunge any adult conviction--no matter how long ago it happened.

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Will i go to jail for this or can i do probation?

M's answer | Answered on March 28, 2014

There's no telling what may happen here, at lest not without a lot more details. If you get charged with credit card abuse, that's usually a state...

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When a person has been sentenced and wants to file an appeal, can the court give them more time than the original sentence?

M's answer | Answered on March 25, 2014

No, but it depends on who's actually doing the sentencing. If it was the judge who did the sentencing, then no, he can't get a higher sentence next...

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Can I get my records sealed or expunged in the state of Texas for a drug paraphernalia ticket charge?

M's answer | Answered on March 24, 2014

That depends on what happened (happens?) with the charge. I'm not really clear from what you've said whether the charge is currently pending or...

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How difficult would it be to reduce a 3rd degree felony dwi to a misdemeanor?

M's answer | Answered on March 24, 2014

It may have been possible to do that during the plea-bargaining process, but once you've been sentenced, you can't later go back and change the...

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Is my 21 year old son eligible for having a felony charge involving a firearm if charged at age14 put on deferred adjudication,

M's answer | Answered on March 24, 2014

I'm not sure quite what you're asking, but the only thing that comes to mind in Texas law is the prohibition against possessing a firearm if you've...

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Hi, I'm seventeen years old. I was arrested with a Class B Misdemeanor. I stole makeup from Sephora costing up to 325.

M's answer | Answered on March 23, 2014

First of all, please don't post anything else on the Internet about this with that kind of specific detail about yourself or the offense. If there...

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If a case was considered a "lock Jury" and the judge determined it a mistrial, is the accused innocent and can be released?

M's answer | Answered on March 21, 2014

I would be very surprised if the DA were to decide to drop that case. They had at least six jurors prepared to vote guilty at this trial. Having...

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I'm currently living in Texas but had a charge that was convicted, appealed, dismissed. Am I eligible for an expungement?

M's answer | Answered on March 20, 2014

If that's a Texas case, then the answer is yes. If not, you'll need to repost this with your location being wherever the criminal case was so...

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I was charged with DWI & had possession charge dismiss but when i have a background check the DWI doesnt show but the poss. does

M's answer | Answered on March 20, 2014

I'm not sure from what you've said here what the specifics of all this are, but I'd suggest you speak with a criminal defense attorney who can help...

M Elizabeth Gunn's Answers (3100)

Can i expunge a of possession of marijuana misdemeanor?

Will i go to jail for this or can i do probation?

When a person has been sentenced and wants to file an appeal, can the court give them more time than the original sentence?

Can I get my records sealed or expunged in the state of Texas for a drug paraphernalia ticket charge?

How difficult would it be to reduce a 3rd degree felony dwi to a misdemeanor?

Is my 21 year old son eligible for having a felony charge involving a firearm if charged at age14 put on deferred adjudication,

Hi, I'm seventeen years old. I was arrested with a Class B Misdemeanor. I stole makeup from Sephora costing up to 325.

If a case was considered a "lock Jury" and the judge determined it a mistrial, is the accused innocent and can be released?

I'm currently living in Texas but had a charge that was convicted, appealed, dismissed. Am I eligible for an expungement?

I was charged with DWI & had possession charge dismiss but when i have a background check the DWI doesnt show but the poss. does