I'm 22 years old, when I was 1 1/2 years, my dad killed my mom. Now, he's trying to be a part of me and my sister's lives. I'm not intrested, but my sister seems to be falling for his lies, and his claim that it was an accident. I'm worried that he couldd be dangerous. He is going to be released from prison in February. How can I get court records and things in Texas to show my sister what really happened? Thanks for any help!!
2006-12-30 16:16:59 · 11 answers · asked by princess_kiki_84 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
GO to the library and look up old newspapers from the time.
2006-12-30 16:19:09 · answer #1 · answered by gottabuylots 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Start with a google search. It is unlikely something from 21 years ago would be on the internet but it is worth a shot. Sometimes you can find newspaper articles about the incident and the court findings.
Second try would be to see if the newspaper in the town where the murder took place has put its back copies on computer. Sometimes you can search a paper's database and pull up back stories for the story and court findings.
Third, is to check with the county court house in the county where the crime took place. They can easily look up the court docket number and with that you can request a copy of the court transcript. It will cost you quite a bit, but read the whole thing.
That way you can read the evidence presented and make up your own mind.
AT THE SAME TIME......You should ask a judge for a restraining order to keep him away from you. FOR THREE reasons:
#1. If the death was an accident and he is a "nice guy" he will obey the restraining order. If he violates the restraining order, that is a big clue that he is not a nice guy. With the order in place, if he shows up, you can have him arrested immediately.
#2. If your sister does believe his story, she probably will not have a restraining order in place. If things turn bad for her, she can flee to your house and if he follows her, you can have him arrested immediately.
#3. Better safe than sorry. You can always revoke the restraining order if you decide he is telling the truth.
One last thought. If he has not been trying to communicate with you for years, and his desire to "be a part of your life" is a recent thing, he may just be wanting to mooch off you and your sister after he gets out of prison. If he asks for money, a "place to sleep for just a few nights" or to use your car "to look for a job." Then he is mooching.
2006-12-30 19:19:08 · answer #2 · answered by forgivebutdonotforget911 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As mentioned above, the easiest way to get records is to go through the clerk of court, as it will be public information. If there was a plea bargain reached in the case, there will be less entered into record, as a trial requires an abundance of information/evidence. If there was a trial, in addition to the regular file (papers) the clerk's office has to maintain the evidence (including pictures, which is devastating but seeing can be believing). The evidence is stored separate from the regular file, so you might have to ask specifically to see what was introduced. The prosecutor's office records are not public. If you go through that office however, ask for the person over victim's assistance, as they are advocates for those effected by crime, and will go the extra mile to help you.
2006-12-30 16:59:17 · answer #3 · answered by Rain 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry for the loss of your mother. I would suggest calling the county clerk or the prosecutor's office to find the court records. You can also try the news paper archives to see the stories that were printed about the case. Be very careful he may just need a place to get paroled to and he thinks he can manipulate you and your sister because no other family wants to be bothered with an ex con. Stay strong.
2006-12-30 16:30:03 · answer #4 · answered by dragonslayer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call the police department that handled the case. Go see the department in person, if possible. They should have the old report. I bet that if the lead investigator still works there they may be willing to talk to you. Also talk to the local county district attorney's office where the case was tried. They will have all the information regarding the case and then some. Good luck!
2006-12-30 16:26:47 · answer #5 · answered by TCSO 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the court house you can get the court records as they are a matter of public record. You can also get old newspaper records from the library you need to ask the Librarian for the newspapers of the time. I hope you and your sister fair well in this hard period of your life.
2006-12-30 16:22:30 · answer #6 · answered by hurricanemercedes 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its a matter of public record's ,go to the court ,find the county this happen pay the fee they will release anything you need .
Good luck .
2006-12-30 16:23:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
call a police station i'm sure you can ask for the police report ,prison where he's being released try the newpapers or tv new websites from the area where everything went down
2006-12-30 16:19:35 · answer #8 · answered by Robbie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. Especially because you were a victim in all of this.
Contact the county attorney where the crime was commited. If they can't release it for you there, they can guide you where to go to get it.
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2006-12-30 16:19:56 · answer #9 · answered by maamu 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
contact the local police in Texas and get the police reports for the incident
sorry for your loss
2006-12-30 16:19:57 · answer #10 · answered by Aviator1013 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋