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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Merit 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).

Law Office of Tim Hartley

4.9
48 Reviews

  • Serving Merit, TX and Hunt County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Tim Hartley has been attorney since 1991. Since opening his individual office in 2003, he concentrates almost exclusively on criminal defense. Mr. Hartley is a trial attorney who... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersFelony, Misdemeanor Offenses, and 13 more

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Smith & Lee, Lawyers P.C.

5.0
12 Reviews

  • Serving Merit, TX and Hunt County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Board Certified injury claim specialist. We handle all types of personal injury claims, including wrongful death, electrocution, explosions, auto accidents, truck accidents, and... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersSerious Injury Claims, Wrongful Death, and 19 more

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Ryan K. Lee
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Law Firm of Patrick Short

5.0
14 Reviews

  • Serving Merit, TX and Hunt County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Provides compassionate legal representation to people who have suffered from a personal injury or accused of criminal wrongdoings.

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Assault and Battery, and 127 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Patrick Short
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Bailey & Galyen, Attorneys at Law

3.7
80 Reviews

  • Serving Merit, TX and Hunt County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 34 lawyers2 awards

  • “Our experienced attorneys have aggressively represented injury victims for over 40 years. Let Bailey & Galyen solve your legal puzzle. Contact us today!”

  • Criminal Law LawyersAutomobile Accidents, Personal Injury, and 48 more

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John Robinson
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87 %

108 Client Reviews

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4.8

23 Peer Reviews

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Commonly Asked Criminal Law Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

If the police label evidence wrong, does the case get dropped?

Mark R. Thiessen
Answered by attorney Mark R. Thiessen
Criminal Law lawyer at Thiessen Law Firm
No. it's not like a speeding ticket. The police can say they made a mistake. That's why you need to hire an attorney to figure out what other mistakes they made.
No. it's not like a speeding ticket. The police can say they made a mistake. That's why you need to hire an attorney to figure out what other mistakes they made.
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What are my stepsons options after being involved in a shooting?

Michael L. Aaronson
Answered by attorney Michael L. Aaronson
Criminal Law lawyer at Aaronson Law Firm
If your son was not accused/charged in the offense and there's no reason he cannot move area. If he was, you can simply have the terms of his bond modified to allow him to move.
If your son was not accused/charged in the offense and there's no reason he cannot move area. If he was, you can simply have the terms of his bond modified to allow him to move.
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Evading arrest

Tristan Nicolas Legrande
Answered by attorney Tristan Nicolas Legrande
Criminal Law lawyer at LeGrande Law
Evading arrest on foot is a Class A Misdemeanor, punishable by up to 1 year in county jail, and a fine not to exceed $4000.  Evading arrest in a motor vehicle is a 3rd degree felony, punishable by 2 to 10 years in prison, and a fine not to exceed $10,000. Mental health issues like bipolar will have a significant impact on the defense tactics most effective in your case. Contact an attorney directly.
Evading arrest on foot is a Class A Misdemeanor, punishable by up to 1 year in county jail, and a fine not to exceed $4000.  Evading arrest in a motor vehicle is a 3rd degree felony, punishable by 2 to 10 years in prison, and a fine not to exceed $10,000. Mental health issues like bipolar will have a significant impact on the defense tactics most effective in your case. Contact an attorney directly.
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