| The Houston, Texas, criminal defense law firm of Attorney Andy Nolen, represents people who have been accused of a state crime in Texas, including in communities such as League City, Angleton, Pearland, Alvin, Clear Lake, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Baytown, Pasadena, Memorial, Spring Branch, River Oaks, West University, and Bellaire. Counties that this firm serves include: Galveston County • Fort Bend County • Montgomery County • Brazoria County • Harris County. Cases handled include: Domestic Violence, Theft, Shoplifting, Drunk Driving, Evading Arrest |
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| CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CHAPTER 32A. SPEEDY TRIAL Art. 32A.01. TRIAL PRIORITIES. Insofar as is practicable, the trial of a criminal action shall be given preference over trials of civil cases, and the trial of a criminal action against a defendant who is detained in jail pending trial of the action shall be given preference over trials of other criminal actions. Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 1970, ch. 787, Sec. 1, eff. July 1, 1978. |
| CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CHAPTER 32. DISMISSING PROSECUTIONS Art. 32.01. DEFENDANT IN CUSTODY AND NO INDICTMENT PRESENTED. When a defendant has been detained in custody or held to bail for his appearance to answer any criminal accusation, the prosecution, unless otherwise ordered by the court, for good cause shown, supported by affidavit, shall be dismissed and the bail discharged, if indictment or information be not presented against such defendant on or before the last day of the next term of the court which is held after his commitment or admission to bail or on or before the 180th day after the date of commitment or admission to bail, whichever date is later. Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 289, Sec. 2, eff. May 26, 1997. Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 743, Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2005. Art. 32.02. DISMISSAL BY STATE'S ATTORNEY. The attorney representing the State may, by permission of the court, dismiss a criminal action at any time upon filing a written statement with the papers in the case setting out his reasons for such dismissal, which shall be incorporated in the judgment of dismissal. No case shall be dismissed without the consent of the presiding judge. Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966. |
| Our law firm has handled thousands of criminal cases with many hundreds being totally dismissed, criminal charges dealt with include amongst others Juvenile Law, Family Violence, Assault, Drug Charges, Theft, Shoplifting, Possession of Marijuana, Felonies, Misdemeanors, Failure to Stop and Give Information, Reckless Driving, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Cocaine, Motions to Revoke Probation or Deferred Adjudication, Burglary of a Building or Habitation, Runaway, Truancy, Vandalism. We have helped thousands of people get their cases dismisses, reduced, or kept off their records and we can help you. Please call today 713-697-4373 |
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