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If someone was under the influence of drugs when they confessed to a crime they didn't commit, is there anything they can do?
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Answered on September 28, 2011
The person needs a good lawyer. While someone may be convicted based on their confession, a good lawyer will attack the voluntariness of the...
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Someone told me they sold morphine pills to a person who later O.D. from them and DIED !
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Answered on September 28, 2011
It's not hearsay if the person told you. It may be enough to start an investigation. Without additional evidence, such as the name of the person...
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I am charged with assualt on a family why is the state offering me the maxium of 10 years is because of my prior assualt charge.
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Answered on September 28, 2011
You can't get worse. Hire a good lawyer and set the case for trial.
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I want to know how I can drop a charge against my boyfriend for family domestic violence in hondo tx?
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Answered on September 28, 2011
You can't drop the charges. Only the prosecution can drop the charges. While they will consider your desires, the ulttimate decision is with them.
Can a class a misdemeanor be dismissed?
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Answered on September 28, 2011
Yes but they don't have to have your husband to proceed with the case. They may be able to continue the case because he has been deployed. Many...
My friend has been sentenced to serve 6 months in Harris County. Will he be released early for good behavior?
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Answered on September 28, 2011
If he eceivd county time, the award of good time is in the discretion of the jail. If he received state jail time, that must be served day for day....
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I received 2 speeding tickets 5 days apart. The court date is the same for both.
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Answered on September 28, 2011
If they're in different courts, you have a strong chance. If they're in the same court, you have a better chance with an attorney.
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My husband is currently being considered for shock probation. he is being held in dallas county at this time.
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Answered on September 28, 2011
Someone has to make a motion to bring him back. Usually that's his attorney. When he comes back, he will be formally placed on probation.
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Do I have ground to put a restraining order on a family member who frequently comes to my workplace drunk and harasses me?
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Answered on September 28, 2011
You can go down to the justice of the peace court in the precinct you live and try to get a peace bond. You can also have your employer issue a...
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I received a citation for running a red light. The intersection that I was pulled over at was not listed correctly.
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Answered on September 28, 2011
You should get a lawyer. They can look at the city statutes on the street signage. If it's improper then you may have a defense.
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