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Court Ordered Waiver of DWI/Driving While Intoxicated Surcharges On the ______ day of ________________, 20___, Defendant was convicted by this Court of an offense for which surcharges are assessed under Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 708, to wit: Driving While Intoxicated, which offense occurred on _______________________.The Court, having heard the evidence presented by the Defendant, and […]

Full Custody Arrest Procedure If the officer determines that a custody arrest is appropriate and the situation cannot be controlled by a general complaint citation or other alternative means, the following procedure must be pursued: A. The arresting officer must transport the prisoner to the jail facility. B. The officer must contact jail personnel by

Driving While License Invalid DWLS When an officer observes a person commit a violation while operating a motor vehicle upon a public street or roadway whose Texas operator’s license has been suspended by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) the officer may:1. Issue a traffic citation for the offense of Driving While License Invalid (DWLI)

Police Procedure for Expunction of Records of Arrest Article 55.01, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure provides procedure which allows a person to obtain expunction in a district court for the county in which they were arrested, The City’s Department of Law is responsible for representing the City and the Police Department in Expunction matters. B.

Protecting Attorney Client Privilege ATTORNEY AND CLIENT PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY is probably the only privilege protected. When you talk to your attorney or anyone that works with him, the privilege and confidentiality MUST BE PROTECTED AND PRESERVED. We are proud of the personal service and attention we give our clients, and the relationships we build.

What Can Family Members Do to Help an Offender Gain Parole? Offenders’ behavior and accomplishments in prison are factors that are considered in all parole decisions. Family members should encourage offenders to maintain a clear conduct disciplinary record and to participate in the educational, vocational, and character development programs offered at the prison. Also, in

Cash Bonding/traffic Arrests Tickets Citations An officer may arrest any person who commits any traffic offense in their presence, except speeding, without a warrant. 1. Officers intending to make an arrest under this portion of the law cannot issue the violator a citation and then make the arrest. The decision to arrest must be made

Class C Misdemeanor Warrant Arrests In those situations where a suspect has confirmed, bondable, Class C misdemeanor warrants, the money to pay the bond on the warrants, and wishes to pay the warrants, the arresting officer must transport the suspect to the Municipal Court during normal working hours rather than to jail. The officer must

Casinos and Used Car Sales: The Criminal Justice System A Client’s Role during Plea Bargaining, part 9 of 12 Just like the Judge, Prosecutors work for the Government, and have to dispose of cases or their court will be paralyzed, she will not be able to seek Justice, and probably get fired. Clients get very

Casinos and Used Car Sales: The Criminal Justice System Court Settings, Part 8 of 12 The rule that clients must appear in person during routine dockets was in place long before I got here and will be here long after I am gone. The only reason I can think of why the Courts require Clients