Questions answered by Francis John Cowhig

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Can a lawyer delay trial procedures on felony assault and use of force causing great bodily injury long enough to get dismissed?

Francis's answer | Answered on February 01, 2013

It sounds like your are afraid of a dismissal based on the right to a speedy trial. As long as the defendant's attorney is asking for more time...

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Can my company apply for Eb2 for me ?

Francis's answer | Answered on January 24, 2013

Your question requires an attorney consultation. It is not a simple question that can be answered on this type of forum. There are many factors...

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Can i request a different public defender than the one i was appointed if i already had him and he failed me miserably?

Francis's answer | Answered on January 14, 2013

Unlike firing a paid attorney, you need a reason to fire your public defender. The fact that you don't like him or do not feel he is doing a good...

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Will a pleading guilty to a Texas DWI (with a child under 15) make an illegal immigrant removable for immigration purposes?

Francis's answer | Answered on January 08, 2013

If you are here illegally, you are deportable. It does not matter whether you commit a crime or not.

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My uncle was drunk and hit his girlfriend daughter she a minor what will happen how can I help n how much jail time

Francis's answer | Answered on January 02, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. The best way that you can help him is to make sure he hires an experienced criminal defense attorney to represent him.

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My husband has review date coming up jan 12 2013 becuase they did not deport my husband yet what would happen review?

Francis's answer | Answered on January 02, 2013

I agree with Mr. Behar. You need to hire an immigration attorney experienced in removal proceedings immediately.

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What's 480 (a)

Francis's answer | Answered on December 30, 2012

I agree with my colleagues. In either case, your friend should contact an experienced criminal defense attorney for a face-to-face consultation...

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What can I do or need to do to get him out? As well as what we are looking at?

Francis's answer | Answered on December 27, 2012

The best thing that you can do for him and yourself is to immediately contact an experienced criminal defense attorney for a face-to-face...

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My newly married wife is from Shanghai, China on a student visa how do I legally change her name and the process.

Francis's answer | Answered on December 21, 2012

Your question is a little confusing as to exactly what you need. If you are planning to petition your wife for permanent residency, you will need...

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I was caught with 6 ounces of pot and was hit with poss with intent. There is no evidence proving I had intentions on selling???

Francis's answer | Answered on December 15, 2012

I agree with Mr. Abom. You need to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately and give him/her all of the facts surrounding your...

Francis John Cowhig's Answers (967)

Can a lawyer delay trial procedures on felony assault and use of force causing great bodily injury long enough to get dismissed?

Can my company apply for Eb2 for me ?

Can i request a different public defender than the one i was appointed if i already had him and he failed me miserably?

Will a pleading guilty to a Texas DWI (with a child under 15) make an illegal immigrant removable for immigration purposes?

My uncle was drunk and hit his girlfriend daughter she a minor what will happen how can I help n how much jail time

My husband has review date coming up jan 12 2013 becuase they did not deport my husband yet what would happen review?

What's 480 (a)

What can I do or need to do to get him out? As well as what we are looking at?

My newly married wife is from Shanghai, China on a student visa how do I legally change her name and the process.

I was caught with 6 ounces of pot and was hit with poss with intent. There is no evidence proving I had intentions on selling???