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I'm a 16 year old in Texas. If I were to date an 18 (one year apart) and have sex will he be labeled as a sex offender?
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Answered on March 28, 2018
If he is not within 2 years of you, to the day, then yes, he will be a lifetime sex offender in addition to whatever punishment he receives for...
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Why do/don't attorneys all see the same thing when evaluating a case?
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Answered on March 28, 2018
If it appears to be frivolous, such as when you know you are going to lose, it is not conscionable to take money when you know you can do nothing.
Does NO BILL in the state of Texas mean the case is closed or is it still being decided if the case is going to continue?
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Answered on March 27, 2018
It means it is probably over. The case could be resubmitted to the grand jury anytime before the statute of limitations runs.
Can i purchase a gun with class c family violence charge on my record in texas?
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Answered on March 27, 2018
Your plea to a domestic violence charge means you are forever prohibited from owning or buying a firearm, per federal law. Age at the time of plea...
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What happens if I fail a UA for alcohol?
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Answered on March 26, 2018
Probably the worst will be some classes/treatment/etc., but get a lawyer if looks like its going to get nasty, and make no admissions. UA's are...
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Can I get in trouble for talking prescription medications on prohbation
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Answered on March 26, 2018
You can get in trouble for doing anything or nothing. That said, so long as it is prescribed, you should be ok. Just make sure you have those...
Is it illegal to go 1 mph over the speed limit?
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Answered on March 23, 2018
You can be charged/ticketed with Speeding for going 1 mph over the speed limit, but so long as you sign the "promise to appear" (not an admission...
Can I possess and carry a bb gun or pellet gun as a convicted felon in the state of Texas?
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Answered on March 23, 2018
You can possess a BB or airgun. It would be foolish to "carry" one. Why would you want to make anyone, especially trigger happy cops, think you...
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In state jail is there parole I heard there is not you have to do the fill sentence day for day is this true
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Answered on March 23, 2018
My colleagues are correct. There is no parole, only release after the full sentence or a 20% reduction.
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In Texas if you commit a first degree home invasion how many years can you get in prison?
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Answered on March 23, 2018
Depending on the facts, it could either be 2 to 20, or 5 to 99 or life, and if there is prior felony conviction(s), maybe more.
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