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19yr old slept with my 15yr old son, pressed charges, DA wont do anything until we take her to Family Court. They had a baby to.
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Answered on March 25, 2015
The DA might be giving you the run around. It is not necessary to prove that the girl knew he was underage. It is completely irrelevant. The...
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What is drug treatment court like?
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Answered on March 25, 2015
In addition to the other answers, if you fail your charges are not reinstated. You will have already plead guilty and will be stuck with that...
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Do I have an appeal case?
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Answered on March 20, 2015
It sounds like your fiance has nothing to lose by appealing. An appeal is not a new trial however. Appeals only focus on whether there was a...
What are proper ways to address a magistrate in court -- your honor, sir, magistrate?
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Answered on March 20, 2015
As long as you show the proper respect to the court and judge, it won't really matter. The proper term would be Your Honor, but again a judge...
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If a 17 year old girl has sex with a 22 year old man, can anything happen to him legally?
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Answered on March 20, 2015
Parents approval means nothing when it comes to statutory rape issues. Based on Texas lawyers' answers on this site regarding this issue, there...
Can a criminal defense attorney guarantee dismissal of a case?
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Answered on March 20, 2015
It depends on the circumstances. If he told you this during a consultation then there would be a problem with him guaranteeing an outcome. It...
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Hi, I am trying to get advice on a traffic ticket/citation.
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Answered on March 19, 2015
It is always a good idea to enlist the services of an attorney. As for the information being incorrect on the ticket, it could go towards the...
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If you have a court appointed atty that will not file the motions you request, in a federal criminal case, what r your options?
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Answered on March 18, 2015
An attorney does not act at your every whim. Strategic decisions such as what motions to file what not to are left up to the attorney. You can ask...
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I was sentenced 7 flat with five years of post-release if I did all seven years including my good time am i sposed 2 b on parol
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Answered on March 18, 2015
You're not on parole. You're on post release supervision. It was a part of your sentence. What kind of help are you looking for?
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With no criminal record why am I not offered ACD immediately vs what experiencing...explained below.
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Answered on March 18, 2015
It sounds as though you are getting the dismissal. The da just wants to make you work for it. I agree it sounds like a domestic violence charge and...
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