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It is known by someone if it is possible to make a transfer of a DA for sex offense from TX to Puerto Rico?
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Answered on January 30, 2013
What you are asking for is technically possible, but will involve significant coordination, approvals, and paperwork. Because it involves an...
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County does 2 for 1 ??
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Answered on January 27, 2013
I practice in Bexar County. 2 for 1 is pretty standard for misdemeanor sentences. Trustees usually get 3 for 1. Great variance for those housed...
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My husband got sentenced on the 3rd of Jan I called today the 27th and asked Joe many days has he done and if there counted she
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Answered on January 27, 2013
While the Sheriff can grant up to 3 for 1 credit for county jail sentences, TDCJ does not accept that 3 for 1 ratio for TDCJ prison sentences. ...
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Does a PSR go off the number of drugs in the plea deal or the number found at the scene?
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Answered on January 08, 2013
federal sentencing is much too involved to give a simple answer to your question. Make sure you thoroughly discuss all of this with your lawyer...
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My son is on Parole and is being accused of trespassing he says they are wrong what should he do?
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Answered on January 08, 2013
If he has been arrested, or charges have been filed, he needs either a lawyer who can handle both the parole and criminal case, or two lawyers -...
What is a short way?
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Answered on December 28, 2012
The term "short way" is used by Texas inmates - and attorneys who practice in the Texas parole arena - to refer to a point at which parole...
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Is there any way for a person with drug free zone charges to get a sentence reduction?
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Answered on December 23, 2012
Your husband was only given half the story. There is a provision for a "sentence cut," as inmates will call it. It is officially called clemency,...
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My husband was told that his drug charges were aggravated, what does that mean?
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Answered on December 23, 2012
Being convicted of a drug offense n a drug free zone means, among other things, that he is ineligible for release on "Mandatory Supervision" per...
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Is there such a thing called request for incarceration reduced time state jail plea
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Answered on December 13, 2012
yes and no. Talk to your lawyer about section 15 of article 42.12 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. THer eis a provision for requesting...
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So I need to go see my dying grandma but it happens to fall on the holidays but i'm on probation. suggestions?
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Answered on December 12, 2012
Talk with your attorney and see if s/he can go to the judge & ask for a travel permit. You'll probably need a certificate from a medical authority...
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