Cases dismissed

If you filed the lawsuit (civil) you can file a motion and order to nonsuit. If it is criminal, it is up to the State to dismiss. We really need...

Disabled Veteran (30%) passed over for many state job applications.

It is hard to prove that you were passed over if you were never hired, in many cases. I applied 40-50+ times with the State for attorney positions...

Don't worry about changing the Deed. Just have a record of your name change, and file it in the Deed records if necessary, and that will suffice.

My fiance was put in jail for sexual assault against me.but I gave my statement to the police about what happened,

Ultimately it is up to the State, and only the State, whether or not to drop charges, especially on something this serious. If a witness is...

Should i pay the civil fine a department store sent me.?

I advise my clients to not pay these demands in most cases as it will likely dissolve and not merit the filing of a lawsuit to collect. If you...

What does PG1 mean when it is next to a charge

PG1 refers to Penalty Group 1. It is reserved for the more severe drugs such as heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, etc. It has the strictest...

They will sometimes post the next review date on the TDCJ prison website. It has a place to search for an offender, their parole eligibility, and...

What if one is still in co.jail and his review comes up.what does parole do?

He may need to serve 1/2 of the sentence depending upon the charge, etc. Still, for whatever reason, he has not met the criteria to be released...

I paid a retainer fee up front. An hourly rate could follow. My damages requested is greater than 200k. Will my fees increase?

This is a matter better (best) suited to be discussed and resolved privately with your attorney. Read your contract and see what it says. Often...

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Small Claims process verses district court process. What are the major differences and advantages and disadvantages of each?

Small claims courts are courts of the people. They have more relaxed, and oftentimes fewer, rules to learn, but your damages caps are lower. When...