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Michael Hamilton Rodgers
If you haven't been caught, get caught. And when you get caught, call me!
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Claimed Lawyer ProfileQ&AResponsive Law
Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
- White Collar Crime
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Texas
- State Bar of Texas
- ID Number: 17136700
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- 5th Circuit
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- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
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- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
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- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
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- U.S. District Court, Western District of Illinois
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- U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
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Education
- University of Texas - Austin
- J.D. (1975)
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- Activities: Elected Secretary, Student Bar Association, 1975.
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- North Texas State University
- B.A. (1972) | Philosophy (major); Political Science (minor)
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- Activities: Elected President of the Philosophy Club 3 times.
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Professional Associations
- State Bar of Texas
- Member
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Legal Answers
167 Questions Answered
- Q. Need help with plea decision for vape pen possession arraignment in Texas.
- A: You should be trying to speak to a lawyer so you can show up with him or her at your arraignment. This way you will be able to have a professional who is familiar with the law as well as the facts of your particular case. A good lawyer can explain what's going on and what and when your next court setting is. You really need an attorney involved as quickly as possible, so you don't have to play "catch up" down the road.
Now if you can't hire a lawyer before arraignment, go to the court and don't be late. Dress nicely. When the judge calls your case, stand up and, when asked if you have a lawyer, explain to the judge that you haven't hired one yet. If you believe ... Read More
- Q. Can Charles Schwab rescind my job offer due to a DWI conviction?
- A: Assuming the job offer is for here in Texas, the deal is that since we are what's called a "right to work" state, the Schwab job offer can be rescinded with or without reference to your DWI conviction.
Now if this job offer was reduced to a written contract between you and Schwab, you might have some way to discourage them from withdrawing the offer.
My best advice to you is to tell your prospective employers the exact truth about your conviction for DWI. In Texas, anyone who pleads guilty to DWI, or who is found guilty by a jury or a judge has a DWI conviction on his/her record. You should think about going to Alcoholics Anonymous as this is very impressive to prospective employers ... Read More
- Q. Potential sentence for husband charged with murder in self-defense case in TX?
- A: In Texas, murder is a first-degree felony offense. Your husband, if convicted, will then have to be sentenced within the range of punishment provided by law. The minimum sentence is 5 years imprisonment. The prison sentence can be as high as 99 years or for life. Additionally, he could be further punished by a fine not to exceed $10,000.
If he is sentenced to 10 years or less, the prison sentence could be suspended and he could be placed on community supervision (aka probation).
And by the way, some of the best criminal lawyers in Texas accept court appointments. Your husband will have to decide whether or not he's willing to go forward with a lawyer he didn't specifically choose. ... Read More
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