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I am in the middle of a terrible custody battle. I am also on probation. My probation officer is speaking with my ex husband
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Answered on April 01, 2014
Do not panic. Ask your Probation Officer to document that your ex-husband called and the content of your husband's requests (i.e. that he asked...
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A witness made one statement with wrong time. Can she go back after gathering further evidence can she make another statement?
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Answered on March 27, 2014
A witness can always say something different than they said the first time, that is why the Defendant has the right to cross-examine any witness...
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Need a lawyer you get evidence
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Answered on March 25, 2014
In Texas, you need to retain an attorney to get access to the entire file because an open records request to the police department does not require...
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Should i hire an attorney or request a court appointed attorney?
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Answered on March 25, 2014
I strongly suggest you retain an experienced DWI attorney because Bexar County has a policy right now not to dismiss these type of cases. They are...
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My wife works at a bar and after closing they stayed on premises and got slurring drunk and they let her drive.
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Answered on March 21, 2014
I agree with my colleagues, the issue of the Bar's liability is not really relevant because there was no damages (no one was hurt). However, your...
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Will a pending Washington state felony charge show up on a pre-employment criminal background check in Texas?
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Answered on March 21, 2014
It should. However, it will depend on the service the company uses and how thorough their database search is. Some searches are only Texas wide...
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I was charged with Felony DWI with a 4 yo minor in the car. My BA was 0.2. Any chance of getting the charge reduced? In Texas
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Answered on March 21, 2014
Possibly, but not likely. If the officer doesn't show up or the State can't get their evidence there for some reason, then they will often offer...
Can I make a settlement offer for restitution? Preferably for payment credit to be awarded to just me, not for my co-defendants
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Answered on March 19, 2014
I agree with my colleague, co-defendants are jointly and severally liable for the restitution. Your only recourse is that if the amount you have...
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I was arrested on 8/23/13 for a felony charge, but 7 mos later nothing has happened. How long can it be in limbo in TX?
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Answered on March 19, 2014
You should retain an experienced local criminal defense attorney to investigate the situation for you. You will get more information and have a...
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Are there any felonies in the state of Texas that maybe eligible for a disposition of adjudication withheld?
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Answered on March 11, 2014
Unless the person has been previously convicted of a felony, then he should be eligible to apply for Deferred Adjudication Community Supervision. ...