Quashing Warrant Options Texas

Summary

To address an outstanding warrant for a public intoxication charge in Texas, you can file a motion to quash the warrant. Its advisable to consult with a lawyer to assess your situation. If representing yourself, contact the court for payment options or setting a new court date. Legal aid may have limitations, but local bar associations or law schools might offer pro bono services. Consider exploring resources like the Texas State Bars Legal Assistance Program or Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas for assistance.

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I was arrested 7 years ago for public intoxication and was charged with possession of marijuana under * oz. I plead guilty to possession charge and was convicted and had license suspended. I didnt go to court for my public intoxication ticket and have a warrant. Can I file a motion to quash the warrant and a motion to dismiss the public intoxication charge?
Here's some general information for you:
- You can file a motion to quash the warrant, but it's advisable to consult with a lawyer to assess your situation.
- To dismiss the public intoxication charge, you may need to present valid legal reasons.
Since this involves a warrant, consider consulting a local attorney for assistance. Would you like help connecting to a lawyer in Texas?
No I am representing myself. During the arrest the searched my car After I was already taken to jail and was not present when they searched the car and did not know I was being charged with possession because I was not there
During a search incident to an arrest, certain rules apply:
- The search must be reasonable and related to the arrest.
- If conducted without a warrant, it must fall under a recognized exception.
You might want to explore whether the search was lawful in your situation. Consider filing a motion to suppress any evidence found if it was an illegal search.
I've already been convicted of that. However the public intoxication ticket is now a warrant because it was never paid
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You may want to address the outstanding warrant by contacting the court to inquire about payment options or setting a new court date. Since you're representing yourself, consider reaching out to a legal aid service for guidance on filing a motion to quash the warrant.
Legal aid doesn't help if it's criminal
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It seems like you're doing a great job handling things on your own, ****. For your situation, you might consider checking with the court for any available programs or options to resolve your warrant, like community service or payment plans. Legal aid may have limitations, but some local bar associations offer pro bono services or clinics that might assist you with criminal matters.
Can you find me a probono lawyer then
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While your case involves some complexities, it's not uncommon to find pro bono assistance for criminal matters. In Texas, you might explore resources such as:
- Texas State Bar's Legal Assistance Program
- Local law schools with legal aid clinics
- Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas
These resources often offer free or low-cost legal assistance. You can contact them to see if they can help with your specific situation.
Can you give me the numbers
I'm sorry, but I can't provide specific contact numbers. However, I can guide you to resources where you might find them:
- Texas State Bar's Legal Assistance Program: Visit their website for contact information.
- Local Law Schools: Many have legal aid clinics; check their websites for details.
- Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas: They often provide contact details online.
You can find these resources online and reach out to them for assistance.