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Can I get my felony dropped to a misdemeanor if I give the name of the other person that did more damage to the car then I did ?

James's answer | Answered on March 06, 2017

That's not how it works. Texas has a 'law of parties' meaning you are just as responsible as your codefendant. You would be just as responsible...

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I just got a notice in the mail that I have a warrant.

James's answer | Answered on March 06, 2017

The way you fight it is to hire an aggressive defense attorney that practices in the county whereof you complain. The attorney will investigate...

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How much trouble is it to move out of the state on probation if you are told no but you have no where else to live.

James's answer | Answered on March 06, 2017

If you don't get a proper transfer, then it's a violation of probation, which means it's a lot of trouble since probation violations mean...

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Can an officer get you out of your car to wait for a drug dog on a routine stop for expired tags based on a prior drug charge?

James's answer | Answered on March 06, 2017

You should consult with attorneys that do "1983" federal civil rights violations suits. It certainly sounds bogus, and on the facts recited, even...

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How can I get a earlier court date?

James's answer | Answered on March 06, 2017

When you leave a message with the lawyer, be sure to state that you have money to give. That always gets peoples' attention.

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How does someone get charged with a crime if the only witness was the other party involved, when my husband was the one attacked

James's answer | Answered on March 06, 2017

There is no magical requirement that people will tell the truth. Anybody can tell whatever story they want. If their story implicates your...

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Will I have to see a probation officer if I ask for differed adjudication for possession of drug paraphernalia?

James's answer | Answered on March 06, 2017

A 1/4 joint sounds more like possession of marijuana than drug paraphernalia. If they are just charging paraphernalia, you caught a break. If you...

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I have judifcation withheld on a assault charge 1986 Have a security clearance with feds also cleared for a ccw threw florida

James's answer | Answered on March 05, 2017

Texas is required to give full faith and credit to judgments, or absence thereof, from Florida courts. If you have a problem in Texas, it's...

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What does it mean for the district attorney to keep passing my case at docket call

James's answer | Answered on March 05, 2017

It just means they are not ready to proceed. Don't read anything into it other than that you don't have to face it again until next month. Work...

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What should I do?

James's answer | Answered on March 05, 2017

I tell all my clients, if you say you did not "do it," we are going to trial. If you say you are guilty when you are not, you are lying. If you...

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Can I get my felony dropped to a misdemeanor if I give the name of the other person that did more damage to the car then I did ?

I just got a notice in the mail that I have a warrant.

How much trouble is it to move out of the state on probation if you are told no but you have no where else to live.

Can an officer get you out of your car to wait for a drug dog on a routine stop for expired tags based on a prior drug charge?

How can I get a earlier court date?

How does someone get charged with a crime if the only witness was the other party involved, when my husband was the one attacked

Will I have to see a probation officer if I ask for differed adjudication for possession of drug paraphernalia?

I have judifcation withheld on a assault charge 1986 Have a security clearance with feds also cleared for a ccw threw florida

What does it mean for the district attorney to keep passing my case at docket call

What should I do?