Questions answered by John J. Ritenour Jr.

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Can I get a felony charge of Burlgary of Habitation sealed ?

John's answer | Answered on September 27, 2012

If by sealed, you mean expunged from your record so no records exist, the answer is no. Anything with a conviction or court supervision (straight...

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My boyfriend viloated his probation and was senteced for 2 years in state jail. How much time will he serve?

John's answer | Answered on September 19, 2012

A State Jail sentence is day-for-day, BUT, a change to article 42.12 section 15 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, permits the sentencing Judge to...

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Texas appeal court issues a mandate in his direct appeal after the defendant has completed his sentence Can he puruse any relief

John's answer | Answered on September 13, 2012

talk with a lawyer who does Habeas work. There are conditions under which such a person can still file a writ.

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What is the parole board looking for and was the support letters suppose to be in the file for them to see?

John's answer | Answered on September 12, 2012

The Parole Board in Austin will not make the decision - it will be made by the Parole Panel his unit is assigned to. You can find out which that...

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If someone violated their parole can they request bond at some point

John's answer | Answered on September 09, 2012

If arrested on a blue warrant, the parole statutes specify that no bond is allowed.

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New evidence affecting suppression?

John's answer | Answered on August 30, 2012

There are two ways to get new evidence into a record for consideration. One is by a hearing on a Motion for New Trial, that must be filed within...

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If some one was locked up and got deported and they got him a law 1244a and came back two years later does he still have that ?

John's answer | Answered on August 26, 2012

A "12.44" under Texas law is still a conviction. It either permits a felony to be reduced to a misdemeanor for prosecution, or - more often - a...

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Can you be held at the county jail for a year with no indictment?

John's answer | Answered on August 26, 2012

If you are held in a Texas jail for more than 90 days on a non-capital felony charge, and you don't have any other charges or detainers, the law...

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Have the laws in texas changed regarding from half time to 35% of time you have to serve until eligible for parole for an aggrav

John's answer | Answered on August 26, 2012

The law related to parole eligibility for "3g" aggravated cases hasn't changed since September 1, 1993. Not eligible until have served 1/2 of the...

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Trying to find out if a post convicition habeas corpus can be filed years after the conviction.

John's answer | Answered on August 26, 2012

There is technically no time limit for filing a writ of habeas corpus in a Texas Court. However, the longer you wait, the greater the chances that...

John J. Ritenour Jr.'s Answers (149)

Can I get a felony charge of Burlgary of Habitation sealed ?

My boyfriend viloated his probation and was senteced for 2 years in state jail. How much time will he serve?

Texas appeal court issues a mandate in his direct appeal after the defendant has completed his sentence Can he puruse any relief

What is the parole board looking for and was the support letters suppose to be in the file for them to see?

If someone violated their parole can they request bond at some point

New evidence affecting suppression?

If some one was locked up and got deported and they got him a law 1244a and came back two years later does he still have that ?

Can you be held at the county jail for a year with no indictment?

Have the laws in texas changed regarding from half time to 35% of time you have to serve until eligible for parole for an aggrav

Trying to find out if a post convicition habeas corpus can be filed years after the conviction.