Some traffic violations are serious enough to warrant prosecution rather than a ticket. Traffic offenses that affect public safety can potentially lead to arrest rather than a citation. If a police officer accuses a motorist of a driving while intoxicated (DWI)...
A custody order generally protects a parent’s right to spend time with their children and make decisions with their child’s other parent about their upbringing. There is an expectation that both adults in the family should work cooperatively to meet the needs of the...
There are numerous challenges inherent in divorce. Couples need to separate their finances, which can be particularly difficult. There may also be financial support issues that arise. Many people worry that property division could lead to a very unfair outcome. There...
There are numerous civil rights extended under the Constitution that protect people from state overreach. Few people require protection more than those under arrest and facing criminal charges. The Bill of Rights extends a variety of crucial protections to those...
People can be dismissive of seemingly minor violations of the law. Particularly when accusations relate to conduct in traffic, they may think nothing of pleading guilty to the charges they face. That is effectively what happens when someone pays a traffic citation....
Some motorists get arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges during one-on-one traffic stops. Other Texas motorists get arrested at the scene of a crash. They may face a variety of penalties and charges ranging from misdemeanor to felony offenses depending...
For the state to successfully prosecute someone with a criminal charge, it is necessary to prove that they broke the law. A lot of effort goes into the process of collecting and validating evidence. Prosecutors typically only bring charges against individuals when...
Shoplifting is a tempting but ultimately risky proposition. The immediate gratification of acquiring something for free can be overshadowed by the serious consequences that follow if you’re caught. In the Lone Star State, shoplifting is treated as theft, and the...
A Texas custody order is an enforceable court matter. Both parents in a Texas shared custody arrangement need to adhere to the schedule for the division of parenting time outlined in the custody order and communicate with one another. Either parent could potentially...
If you’re a Texas parent who believes divorce is inevitable in the near future, or who has perhaps started preparing for it, you’re probably thinking about what kind of custody and parenting time agreements you want to seek. You may be surprised to see some unfamiliar...