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What is a maximum penalty for a possession of a controlled substance charge in Texas? I'm 17 and this is my first offense.
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Answered on October 07, 2014
I think you posted this question twice. Although in this one you mention two additional offenses. The PDP is a class C and the Fail to ID can be a...
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What is a maximum penalty for a possession of a controlled substance charge in Texas? I'm 17 and this is my first offense.
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Answered on October 07, 2014
I agree with the previous answer and also his advice that you consult with an attorney. That being said, Austin has a couple programs you can take...
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My son was given a 5 year sentence for conspiracy , while serving that a 2 yr sentence for evading in motor vehicle was given
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Answered on August 21, 2014
I think we need a little more information to answer this question but probably not. Assuming it’s his first evading conviction, Evading in a motor...
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I am getting 18 months probation for obstruction of a passage way. I want to move back home to NY. Can I do this?
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Answered on August 20, 2014
I have to add a caveat to the answers my fellow attorneys’ answers. Technically the Interstate Compact Act does not allow you to transfer an...
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My husband is on parole an hasn't been reporting since he lost his job 2 months ago will he be clear off parole like he should?
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Answered on August 20, 2014
He needs to fix this ASAP. I'd say report to parole officer ASAP, but he might have a warrant and be arrested at his parole meeting. At least reach...
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Can I be charged with these criminal offenses?
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Answered on August 20, 2014
I call BS on this one. You may even have a suit against them for violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Contact an local attorney in...
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I have court soon with a class A misdemeanor for theft, what can i expect
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Answered on August 19, 2014
You're going down! Just kidding. We really need more info to even begin to answer this question. For example, ever been arrested before? What is...
Is it possible to downgrade a Class A Misdemeanor DWI (.164 BAC) to a Class B Misdemeanor during negotiations?
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Answered on August 19, 2014
Anything’s possible. With that snark out of the way, here’s the skinny on Wilco. Since you’ve been arrested before Pretrial Diversion is out of the...
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I have a bench trial tomorrow and no attorney to represent me at this time I'm going to court on a class c mis which I was place
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Answered on August 18, 2014
I'm a little unclear on your question. In short, you have a 6th amendment right to an attorney (even on a motion to revoke probation). I'm unclear...
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Getting a ticket for serving minors alcohol you can't just pay off the ticket?
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Answered on August 12, 2014
Furnishing alcohol to minors is a class A misdemeanor (i.e. punishable up to 1 year in jail and a $4,000 fine…Don’t worry he’s not going to jail)....
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