I got a ticket for drug paraphernalia in Texas. Is there any way I can get this off my record? The court isn't being helpful.
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Answered on May 09, 2014
Your best option is to retain a local attorney who knows the court system. The attorney should be able to get you a deferred disposition and an...
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Our son is on probation which has been revoked. can a lawyer help or will he go to prison
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Answered on May 09, 2014
I would bet that the probation violation is not getting the traffic citation but for driving. He probably has a suspended license from the DWIs and...
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What are the punishments if an illegal is charged with 11 counts of smuggling people in Colorado?
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Answered on May 08, 2014
hat would depend on whether the case is instate Court or Federal Court. Federal punishments are often much more severe.
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Is there ANY way at all for me to get a class b misdemeanor (theft by check <$20>$500) expunged or removed from my record?
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Answered on May 08, 2014
Unfortunately it sounds like a conviction. Your only recourse will be to seek executive clemency (a pardon).
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Deferred adjudication was terminated in 2003? On my application I stated and give copies of dispostion
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Answered on May 07, 2014
I would recommend that you obtain a non-disclosure of the case to seal it to the private sector. A criminal background check will show the case to...
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Can a notarized/sworn statement from the owner of unopened package found be used as defense that it was not mine?
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Answered on May 07, 2014
No, in order for the testimony to be admissible in court the witness must testify live and be subject to cross-examination. The sworn statement...
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My boyfriend was arrested and even though he has an immigration hold, he has a bond, can he be released before 2nd court?
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Answered on May 07, 2014
Unfortunately not with the immigration hold. Contact an Immigration attorney to discuss his options
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I was wondering if my crimal trespass warning can be up lifted after an pre trial diverson from a theft case
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Answered on May 07, 2014
The pre-trial diversion will not affect the trespass warning. You will nee the school to lift that.
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If petty theft is changed to littering or jay walking., will there be any problem in future for reentering into US ?
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Answered on May 07, 2014
If both of those offenses carry a fine only and no jail time you should not have an immigration issue
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15 year old charge with 3 counts felony offense for filing false report. Him and 2 other boys had a vapor e-cig
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Answered on May 06, 2014
Unfortunately what maybe a prank is also a serious offense in the state of Texas. It is my recommendation that you hire your son and experienced...
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