Does a defendant have a certain amount of time to file ineffective counsel after trial?

He can, but he needs to do so by way of an application for writ of habeas corpus, and he will need a lawyer for that.

It's not illegal, but that doesn't mean there won't be repercussions.

It stands for teletype, means of sending information.

What happens if a 20 year old rapes a 17 year old?

There is no age difference relevant to the issue of "rape." Non-consensual sex is non-consensual, period. He could also be charged under Penal...

Unless they have a warrant for your DNA (make them show it to you) DO NOT agree to submit a sample.

My fiancé is in Texas waiting sentencing on on a F3 charge what are his chances of deferred probation ?

Probation should be the worst that he would expect. He WILL need a lawyer. If he is unable to afford one, he can request one be appointed by the...

In the state of Texas what happens if a 20 year old impregnated a 16 year old?

That's called Sexual Assault of a Child. It is a 2d degree felony, 2 to 20 years in the pen, up to a $10,000 fine, and lifetime sex offender...

What to do if someone lied and filed charges on you?? ?

Get a lawyer, is what you do. And do not speak with anyone about your case until you have hired your lawyer and your lawyer says it is ok.

My ex hit me 1/2016 while carrying our youngest daughter. I have a video of him doing it, is it too late to press charges ?

Probably. If the assault was bodily injury only, then the statute of limitations expired 1/2018. If it could be characterized as an aggravated...

Can I get a capias pro fine warrant lifted for a failure to appear ?

You will need an attorney to intervene on your behalf if you wish to avoid having the warrant lifted via arrest.