in Texas law, what does "precept return" mean after an indictment?
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I don't know that you are using that in context correctly.  Here is a definition for you, though...\n\nHope it helps.\n\nIn secular law, a precept is a command in writing; a species of writ or process issuing from a court or other legal authority. It is now chiefly used of an order demanding payment. The Latin form praecipe (i.e. enjoin, command) is used of the note of instructions delivered by a plaintiff or his lawyer to be filed by the officer of the court, giving the names of the plaintiff and defendant.
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It means that it could be appealed or brougth to court again, if it is w/ prejuice it can't be heard again
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Presumaby due to the UK convention of "returning officer".\n\nThe votes are called "returns" with the "returning officer" responsible for establishing the result.
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this is the law as it reads.  I hope you can figure it out from here.\n\nArt. 2375. Effect of judgment\n\nA. Except as provided in Paragraph C of this Article, a judgment decreeing separation of property terminates the regime of community property retroactively to the day of the filing of the petition or motion therefor, without prejudice to rights validly acquired in the interim between filing of the petition or motion and rendition of judgment.\n\nB. If a judgment has been rendered on the ground that the spouses have lived separate and apart either after the filing of a petition for divorce without having reconciled or for six months, a reconciliation reestablishes the regime of community property between the spouses retroactively to the day of the filing of the motion or petition therefor, unless prior to the reconciliation the spouses execute a matrimonial agreement to the contrary. This agreement need not be approved by the court and is effective toward third persons when filed for registry in the manner provided by Article 2332. The reestablishment of the community is effective toward third persons when a notice thereof is filed for registry in the same manner.\n\nC. If a judgment is rendered on the ground that the spouses were living separate and apart after the filing of a petition for divorce without having reconciled, the judgment shall be effective retroactively to the date the original petition for divorce was filed, without prejudice to rights validly acquired in the interim between filing of the petition or motion and rendition of judgment. All subsequent pleadings or motions involving matters incidental to the divorce must be filed in the first filed suit.
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It is an order issued by the court after a reversal of judgement.  It states that the sheriff must restore the disputed item to the defendant, or the proceeds if it was sold.
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I got the following information from http://www.uscriminalcheck.com/faq_Ans.htm\n\nWhat does "Deferred Adjudication" mean?\nAdjudication is an agreement between the defendant and the courts to clear the charge from the docket. For this to occur, the defendant has agreed to complete some sort of arrangement, such as a fine, community service, etc. If the defendant fails to hold up their end of the agreement, then he or she will be convicted of the charge and sentenced accordingly. \n\nDeferred Adjudication is generally not considered a criminal conviction.
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If he paid a bail bondsman, no that money is never returned.  The bondsman charges about 10 percent of the bond as his fee.  if the bond is 100,000, you will have to pay him 10,000 dollars and he keeps that money as his fee.\n\nIf you paid the court directly the 100,000 or put up your house, then you get it back from them.
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He or she can probably get into more trouble by withholding evidence.  The words that come to mind are: accessory after the fact.  I believe that could apply here.
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Adjudication Withheld - Non-conviction.\n\nThe court does not give a final judgment regarding the case. The defendant is given probation, a program or community service in which they have a specified amount of time to complete. If the defendant complies, the case may be dismissed, depending on the county/state. If they do not dismiss in that particular county/state, then the disposition remains adjudication withheld and the case is closed. However, if the defendant is found in violation, the case disposition may be changed and the defendant can be found in guilt.
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Yes.  One is usually charged with an infraction BEFORE appearing in Court on said offense.   To be honest, if it is a petty crime, then you may luck out, depending on your level of probation.  If you must report weekly, drug test, etc...then I'd tell my PO.  If you are on unsupervised probation, then you may get away with it.  I am a paralegal and thus, can NOT give legal advice, but these are the option I see.
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PARDONED IN TEXAS ARE YOU KIDDING !!!!! in Texas you do the crime you will do the time .have nice stay
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That isn't how it works.  Statutes of limitations serve to prevent causes of action from being brought too long after an alleged offense or tort was committed.  For example, if someone assaults you, you can't sue them 20 years later, you have to do it relatively quickly.  The exact length specified by the statute will vary from state to state.  Statutes of limitations don't have anything to do with expunging criminal records.\n\nThat being said, Texas law only allows criminal records to be expunged under very limited circumstances, mostly if you didn't do it or there are other irregularities.  For example, if you are arrested, but they don't bring a charge against you, you can get that expunged.  Same goes if you're acquitted, either by a trial court or on appeal.  But if you are convicted of a felony, and the conviction stands, you're pretty much stuck with it.
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An indictment is a criminal charge made by a grand jury. On occasion prosecutors drop criminal charges made by arresting officers before certain time limits expire (these vary from state to state), and, perhaps after additional investigation, let the grand jury bring the charge, by which time they're ready to meet the relevant deadlines.
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Adjudication Withheld or Deferred Adjudication as we have it here in Texas simply means that a defendant is placed on probation without having his crime (sentence) adjudicated.  If he successfully completes his period of probation and all related and required acts such as attending classes, making restitution, completing drug rehab, etc, then he will have no conviction on his record.
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If you are facing an indictment on a felony offense, you really should be talking to an attorney.  If you have a friend under indictment, your friend should check with an attorney.\n\nRULE 7. The Indictment and the Information\n\n(A) Use of indictment or information.  A felony that may be punished by death or life imprisonment shall be prosecuted by indictment.  All other felonies shall be prosecuted by indictment, except that after a defendant has been advised by the court of the nature of the charge against the defendant and of the defendant's right to indictment, the defendant may waive that right in writing and in open court.\n\nWhere an indictment is waived, the offense may be prosecuted by information, unless an indictment is filed within fourteen days after the date of waiver.  If an information or indictment is not filed within fourteen days after the date of waiver, the defendant shall be discharged and the complaint dismissed.  This division shall not prevent subsequent prosecution by information or indictment for the same offense.\n\nA misdemeanor may be prosecuted by indictment or information in the court of common pleas, or by complaint in the juvenile court, as defined in the Rules of Juvenile Procedure, and in courts inferior to the court of common pleas.  An information may be filed without leave of court.\n\n(B) Nature and contents.  The indictment shall be signed in accordance with Crim. R. 6(C) and (F) and contain a statement that the defendant has committed a public offense specified in the indictment.  The information shall be signed by the prosecuting attorney or in the name of the prosecuting attorney by an assistant prosecuting attorney and shall contain a statement that the defendant has committed a public offense specified in the information.  The statement may be made in ordinary and concise language without technical averments or allegations not essential to be proved.  The statement may be in the words of the applicable section of the statute, provided the words of that statute charge an offense, or in words sufficient to give the defendant notice of all the elements of the offense with which the defendant is charged.  It may be alleged in a single count that the means by which the defendant committed the offense are unknown or that the defendant committed it by one or more specified means.  Each count of the indictment or information shall state the numerical designation of the statute that the defendant is alleged to have violated.  Error in the numerical designation or omission of the numerical designation shall not be ground for dismissal of the indictment or information, or for reversal of a conviction, if the error or omission did not prejudicially mislead the defendant.\n\n(C) Surplusage.  The court on motion of the defendant or the prosecuting attorney may strike surplusage from the indictment or information.\n\n(D) Amendment of indictment, information, or complaint.  The court may at any time before, during, or after a trial amend the indictment, information, complaint, or bill of particulars, in respect to any defect, imperfection, or omission in form or substance, or of any variance with the evidence, provided no change is made in the name or identity of the crime charged.  If any amendment is made to the substance of the indictment, information, or complaint, or to cure a variance between the indictment, information, or complaint and the proof, the defendant is entitled to a discharge of the jury on the defendant's motion, if a jury has been impaneled, and to a reasonable continuance, unless it clearly appears from the whole proceedings that the defendant has not been misled or prejudiced by the defect or variance in respect to which the amendment is made, or that the defendant's rights will be fully protected by proceeding with the trial, or by a postponement thereof to a later day with the same or another jury.  Where a jury is discharged under this division, jeopardy shal
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Its actually statute of limitations. Its a period of time after which you can no longer prosecute someone for a crime.
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Depending on the state, a deferred prosecution or adjudication means that the original charge is deferred to a time in the future and the outcome is conditional. Usually this means that if no other instances of criminal behaviour occur within that period of time (where you are arrested or charged with another crime), then the original charge is dropped. It depends greatly from state to state and court to court. In your case I would contact the jurisdiction where the original assault charge took place and ask them. Or, you may try having a background check run on yourself, this will show any of the convictions that your college is talking about. If you have not been contacted by anyone from the court where you were charged, there is a real probability that you have no conviction on the original charge and you are home free. You should contact an attorney just to ease your mind.