Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
How can someone get his sentenced reduced in texas
Asked on 11/04/12, 4:54 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Cynthia Henley
Cynthia Henley, Lawyer
Almost impossible. Requires the agreement of two of the three following officials: THE DA; THE sheriff; and / or THE judge of the convict's court. Only time I have seen it happen is when the convict is terminally ill or has provided information on a very important case while in prison.
Answered on 11/06/12, 5:47 pm
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