Summary
Writing to the District Attorney (DA) in Texas to request a sentence reduction is possible, but the DA cannot directly reduce a sentence. Your letter may be considered in a formal appeal or motion for sentence reduction. You dont need to be a Texas resident to receive free legal help in Texas, but some organizations may prioritize residents. For a loved one incarcerated in Texas, organizations like Texas Legal Services Center, Legal Aid for Texans, and Texas RioGrande Legal Aid can provide assistance. A lawyer can file motions, investigate probation revocation, advocate for early parole, and contest procedural errors.Full Conversation
What would happen if I wrote the da in Texas asking for a sentence reduction for a loved one and explained to them why I'm asking for it
Hi ****, writing to the District Attorney (DA) is one way to request a sentence reduction. However, it's important to know:
- The DA does not have the power to directly reduce a sentence.
- Your letter might be considered in the context of a formal appeal or a motion for sentence reduction.
- Hiring a lawyer to guide you through this process could be beneficial.
Do you have to be a resident of Texas to get free legal help in texas
No, you don't have to be a Texas resident to receive free legal help in Texas. However, some organizations may prioritize residents due to resource limitations.
Can you help me find good free legal help for a loved one incarcerated in Texas if we are from Louisiana
Certainly, ****. Here are some organizations in Texas that may provide free legal help:
*. Texas Legal Services Center
*. Legal Aid for Texans
*. Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
You might want to contact them to see if they can assist in your situation. Their contact details can be found on their respective websites.
Can I tell you our story and you give me some of your thoughts on the situation
Of course, ****. Feel free to share the details of your situation. Please note that while I can provide general legal information, I can't provide specific legal advice.
In * Bennett was working in Texas. He owns his own trucking company. He got pulled over for speeding. The cop found drugs and arrested him. Bennett went to court and plead guilty thinking he was doing the right thing. Texas gave him 10 years probation on a less than * gram equal to * gram less than * grams possession charge. That was March 11th *. The United states declared the pandemic march the 12th. He had his probation transfered from Texas to Louisiana and it was a mess from the get go because of the crisis. From the moment Louisiana took over nothing went right because of covid. Louisiana probation officer went through * or * probation officers during that time. Apparently one of those * revoked his Louisiana probation and sent it back to Texas saying he was non compliant. Well Texas put out a warrant for his arrest. He was picked up in Louisiana on that warrant April 1st of this year. He is still locked up at tdcj today. His parole eligibility date isn't til Sept 3rd. Texas sentenced him to 4 years for probation violation this time.
That's a complex situation, ****. Does Bennett have a lawyer currently representing him in this matter? Answer: This information is crucial to understand the legal options available to him.
He had a lawyer when he was sentenced the 10 year probation and I hired him a lawyer when he went back to Texas. This last lawyer charged me *,*$ and as soon as court was over on March 23rd this year when they sentenced him 4 years for the violation that lawyer was gone. So as of right now no he doesn't have a lawyer
It sounds like a challenging situation, ****. To ensure Bennett gets the best possible outcome, it's important to have legal representation. Would you like assistance finding free or low-cost legal help in Texas?
What can a lawyer do for him at this point tho
A lawyer can:
- File a motion for sentence reduction or appeal.
- Investigate if the probation revocation was justified.
- Advocate for early parole based on circumstances.
- Contest any procedural errors during the trial.
Remember, specific outcomes cannot be guaranteed.
Yes we need help.
****, given your situation, would you like me to provide you with information on how to contact organizations in Texas that provide free or low-cost legal aid, or would you prefer information on private lawyers who specialize in criminal law and appeals?
Yes please
Great, ****. Here are some organizations in Texas that provide free or low-cost legal aid:
*. Texas Legal Services Center
*. Legal Aid for Texans
*. Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
Please visit their websites for contact information. They may be able to assist you further.
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