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The Nix Law Firm

4.7
7 Reviews

  • 500 Chestnut Street, Suite #1700, Abilene, TX 79602+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • The Nix Law Firm, led by personal injury attorney David M. Nix, has been a trusted advocate for accident victims in Wichita Falls, Lawton, and the Texoma region of Texas and... Read More

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David Mark Nix
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David N. DeFoore

5.0
4 Reviews

  • 324 Chestnut St., Abilene, TX 79602-1420

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • A law firm practicing criminal defense law.

  • Criminal Law LawyersTraffic Tickets, DWI and Drug Charges, and 3 more

David Defoore
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Bustos Law Firm, P.C.

4.3
42 Reviews

  • Serving Merkel, TX and Taylor County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers2 awards

  • Professional, Ethical, Experienced

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Fernando M. Bustos
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Robert Pelton

4.7
7 Reviews

  • Serving Abilene, TX

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers1 award

  • Over 15 years of the distinction of earning the AV® Preeminent™ Rating

  • Criminal Law LawyersDriving While Intoxicated, Driver License Suspensions, and 5 more

Jennifer Vielman
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Thedford Law Office

  • 334 Chestnut St., Abilene, TX 79602

Schulz & Robertson

  • 4302 S. 6th, Abilene, TX 79605

Elaine Ferguson Attorney at Law

  • 104 Pine St., Ste. 416-C, Abilene, TX 79601

Propst Law Firm, P.C.

  • 400 Pine St., Ste. 555, Abilene, TX 79601

Paul W. Hanneman

  • 1305 Lamar St., Sweetwater, TX 79556-7121

Law Offices of Nelson Quinn, P.C.

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Mehaffey & Watson

  • 2441 S. 1st, Abilene, TX 79605

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Clements Law Firm, PLLC

  • 500 Chestnut St Ste 102, Abilene, TX 79602

Law Office of Stanley E. Smith

  • 1217 Queens Ct., Abilene, TX 79602-4239

Law Office of Robert G. Clark

  • 104 Pine Street, Suite 500, Abilene, TX 79601-5945

James L. Wilks, P.C.

  • 1 W. Broadway, Sweetwater, TX 79556

Richard C. Mabry

  • 100 Chestnut, Suite 201, Abilene, TX 79602

Gary Connally, P.C.

  • 441 Butternut, Abilene, TX 79602

Scarborough, Tarpley & Fouts, P.C.

  • Abilene, TX 79604-0356

Gary M. Brown

  • Abilene, TX 79608-6145

Law Offices of Weir & Willhelm, P.C.

  • 3111 S. 14th St., Abilene, TX 79605

Wagstaff LLP

  • 290 Cedar, Abilene, TX 79601-5720

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Moore, Dickson & Maxwell, P.L.L.C.

  • 115 East 3rd Street, Sweetwater, TX 79556

Browning Law Firm, PLLC

  • 802 Mulberry, Abilene, TX 79601

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Sam Moore

  • 318 Chestnut St., Abilene, TX 79602-1420

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  • 1114 W. Court Plz., Anson, TX 79501

Montgomery Law Firm

  • 401 Cypress St., Ste. 600, Abilene, TX 79601

Chad Cowen

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Galbreath Law Firm

  • 4542 Loop 322, Ste. 102, Abilene, TX 79602

David M. Hurst, P.C.

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Frank Conard Law Firm

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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.

I've been asked to take a polygraph by a detective. Should I? I requested a court appointed attorney but I was told I could not have one until I'm indicted and my case goes to court.

Jeralyn Elise Merritt
Answered by attorney Jeralyn Elise Merritt (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Jeralyn E. Merritt
Any statement you make to the police can be used against you in court. Many people think if they can only tell the police their side of the story, the police will see it their way. That rarely happens. If you are a suspect in a crime, you should immediately seek out experienced legal counsel. If you can't afford one, you should wait until you are charged and a lawyer is appointed for you. Law enforcement does not use polygraphs (lie detector tests) merely to determine if you are telling the truth. The testing is preceded by an interview. The interview questions are designed to elicit incriminating information from you. There is no reason you need to assist them. In addition, polygraph results are generally inadmissible because they are not considered reliable. Even if you were to pass, there's no guarantee you won't be charged, or that once charged, you will be able to introduce the results in court. In short, if police view you as a suspect in a crime, there is no good reason to take a polygraph or submit to a police interview before being advised by counsel whether it will serve your interests.
Any statement you make to the police can be used against you in court. Many people think if they can only tell the police their side of the story, the police will see it their way. That rarely happens. If you are a suspect in a crime, you should immediately seek out experienced legal counsel. If you can't afford one, you should wait until you are charged and a lawyer is appointed for you. Law enforcement does not use polygraphs (lie detector tests) merely to determine if you are telling the truth. The testing is preceded by an interview. The interview questions are designed to elicit incriminating information from you. There is no reason you need to assist them. In addition, polygraph results are generally inadmissible because they are not considered reliable. Even if you were to pass, there's no guarantee you won't be charged, or that once charged, you will be able to introduce the results in court. In short, if police view you as a suspect in a crime, there is no good reason to take a polygraph or submit to a police interview before being advised by counsel whether it will serve your interests.
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How should I answer a job application question when I was charged with stealing but it was amended?

Mark A. Broughton
Answered by attorney Mark A. Broughton (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Mark A. Broughton, PC
Answer yes, you were convicted of littering. But you should get the exact code section to make sure that this is what you were convicted of, and if it was a misdemeanor or an infraction (like a traffic ticket, fine only), you should be specific so you can accurately minimize the impact.
Answer yes, you were convicted of littering. But you should get the exact code section to make sure that this is what you were convicted of, and if it was a misdemeanor or an infraction (like a traffic ticket, fine only), you should be specific so you can accurately minimize the impact.
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What is the penalty for vandalizing someone's personal property?

Richard Keith Oliver
Answered by attorney Richard Keith Oliver (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at The Law Office of Rick Oliver
Likely, what you would be charged with is criminal mischief. That charge can be a misdemeanor or a felony. The cost to fix the damage will determine whether the case is filed as a misdemeanor or felony. A Class B misdemeanor carries with it a range of punishment of up to 6 months in jail. A Class A carries a range of punishment of up to 1 year in jail. A State Jail Felony is 6 months, up to 2 years. A 3rd degree felony can be anywhere from 2 to 10 years in prison. There are likely a lot of facts and circumstances that would allow you to avoid serious jail time. However, you need to hire an attorney, and that attorney will need much more information, both about you, and the situation, in order to better guide you.
Likely, what you would be charged with is criminal mischief. That charge can be a misdemeanor or a felony. The cost to fix the damage will determine whether the case is filed as a misdemeanor or felony. A Class B misdemeanor carries with it a range of punishment of up to 6 months in jail. A Class A carries a range of punishment of up to 1 year in jail. A State Jail Felony is 6 months, up to 2 years. A 3rd degree felony can be anywhere from 2 to 10 years in prison. There are likely a lot of facts and circumstances that would allow you to avoid serious jail time. However, you need to hire an attorney, and that attorney will need much more information, both about you, and the situation, in order to better guide you.
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