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Driscoll Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Brock Guerra Strandmo Dimaline Jones, P.C.

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  • Serving Driscoll, TX and Nueces County, Texas

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Stephen C. McMains Attorney at Law

4.2
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  • Serving Driscoll, TX and Nueces County, Texas

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Commonly Asked Criminal Law Questions From Users Near You

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How do I know if my civil rights have been violated due to a lack of speedy trial?

Jonathan Lowe
Answered by attorney Jonathan Lowe
Criminal Law lawyer at The Lowe Law Office, PLLC
Good question. The issue is whether his right to a speedy trial has been violated. Your dad should consult his attorney about whether he wants to file a motion to dismiss for violation of his right to a speedy trial.  The seminal case on point is Barker v. Wingo. There are four main factors a judge looks at to determine if someone's right to a speedy trial has been violated. First is the amount of time that has passed. Typically 8 months is the minimum.  Second, has your dad requested a trial? Third, what is the cause of the delay? Is the State ready to proceed to trial? Has your dad wanted to go to trial? Fourth, what is the prejudice that your dad has suffered as a result of the very long delay? All four factors are important but no single factor is dispositive. Courts are hesitant to grant speedy trial motions, but if your dad has been prejudiced and the State has not been ready for trial, then it is definitely an avenue worth pursuing.
Good question. The issue is whether his right to a speedy trial has been violated. Your dad should consult his attorney about whether he wants to file a motion to dismiss for violation of his right to a speedy trial.  The seminal case on point is Barker v. Wingo. There are four main factors a judge looks at to determine if someone's right to a speedy trial has been violated. First is the amount of time that has passed. Typically 8 months is the minimum.  Second, has your dad requested a trial? Third, what is the cause of the delay? Is the State ready to proceed to trial? Has your dad wanted to go to trial? Fourth, what is the prejudice that your dad has suffered as a result of the very long delay? All four factors are important but no single factor is dispositive. Courts are hesitant to grant speedy trial motions, but if your dad has been prejudiced and the State has not been ready for trial, then it is definitely an avenue worth pursuing.
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Can my felony charge be expunged?

Michael L. Aaronson
Answered by attorney Michael L. Aaronson
Criminal Law lawyer at Aaronson Law Firm
Waiting period for expunction is that you must waited till after the "statute of limitations" passes. A felony, including a state jail felony, may not normally be expunged unless the court determines that the indictment had been returned because of false information, mistake, etc. I don't believe you would be eligible just because the complaining witness wishes not to testify.
Waiting period for expunction is that you must waited till after the "statute of limitations" passes. A felony, including a state jail felony, may not normally be expunged unless the court determines that the indictment had been returned because of false information, mistake, etc. I don't believe you would be eligible just because the complaining witness wishes not to testify.
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How long after you turn yourself in a court date?

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Answered by attorney Lucio Antonio Montes (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at The Montes Law Firm
If there is a bond, post a bond so that you will not have to go to jail. If you can not afford a bond or an attorney, the court will appoint an attorney to your case once you are in jail. If you can bond and not go to jail, then you can ask the court to appoint an attorney to the case after filling out some financial information. You must prove that you are indigent, i.e. that you do not afford an attorney considering your income and expenses. The charge that you indicated is punishable by a max of 180 days in county jail and a 2000 dollar fine, at least in Texas. You should consult with a local criminal defense attorney, not street attorneys that do not know enough to lead you the right way. Good luck.
If there is a bond, post a bond so that you will not have to go to jail. If you can not afford a bond or an attorney, the court will appoint an attorney to your case once you are in jail. If you can bond and not go to jail, then you can ask the court to appoint an attorney to the case after filling out some financial information. You must prove that you are indigent, i.e. that you do not afford an attorney considering your income and expenses. The charge that you indicated is punishable by a max of 180 days in county jail and a 2000 dollar fine, at least in Texas. You should consult with a local criminal defense attorney, not street attorneys that do not know enough to lead you the right way. Good luck.
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