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Prosector offered me a plea of 2-4 years. I haven't taken the plea yet will the prosecutor offer me another plea.
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Answered on September 16, 2015
Without knowing the dynamics between your lawyer and the prosecutor, it is Negotiations 101 to not accept the other side's first offer. Hopefully,...
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I m trying to find a attorney to clear my record?
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Answered on September 12, 2015
When you say "clear your record"-- it sounds like you are interested in pursuing an expunction. Talk to a criminal defense attorney and give him...
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Ok, someone stole my father's 400$ air compressor. There was a witness. We know who it is. How do we get police to arrest them?
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Answered on September 12, 2015
You might consider contacting a different law enforcement agency. If you tried the local police department, maybe call the county sheriff's office...
How will an expunged record affect my employment in financial services?
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Answered on September 11, 2015
I agree with the attorney above who said you should run a DPS background check on yourself to see what, if anything, appears. In today's digital...
I have a showcase hearing in Dallas, TX for failure to complete a defensive driving course. What are the possible ramifications?
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Answered on September 02, 2015
Jail time is extremely unlikely. Worst case scenario-- you will be found guilty and assessed a fee. Sometimes (if the judge is nice) you can get an...
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Would I have a better chance at receiving a Deferred Disposition if i hire a criminal defense/ ticket attorney?
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Answered on September 01, 2015
I'll tell you what I tell clients all the time--
You may be able to secure a deferred disposition by representing yourself-- but by hiring a...
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Which day marks the start of TX statute of limitations for expunction? The offense, walk-thru/arrest, or case dismissal?
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Answered on August 31, 2015
The statute of limitations begins to run on the offense date. However, it is paused during the pendency of the case (the time between when it is...
Statute of limitations on no seatbelt ticket in Texas
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Answered on August 31, 2015
The SOL is 2 years. Call the court and see what their procedures are to get the case back on the docket. Most municipal courts and JP courts will...
Deffered DWI and CHL (Texas)
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Answered on June 23, 2015
Double check to make sure what type of probation you were placed on. Article 42.12, Section 5 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure does not...
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Is an ignition interlock device required if found guilty for dui?
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Answered on June 23, 2015
Be careful what you read online. Each state has different statutes that address DUI/DWI offenses. In some states it is mandatory and, in others,...