A recent investigation involving a former Houston police officer serves as a reminder to drivers to use caution during traffic stops. During traffic stops, well-meaning drivers often provide law enforcement officers with much more information than the law requires. Sometimes this happens because of a mistaken belief that providing more information would clearly show the […]
People arrested and convicted of driving while intoxicated, or DWI, in Texas, face more restrictive conditions if granted supervised community release. On September 1, 2017, an updated version of the conditions of supervised community release goes into effect. The goal of the changes is to make Texas’ road safer by reducing the number of repeat […]
On June 30, 2016, the Dallas Morning News reported that a Dallas County District Attorney’s Office chief investigator pleaded guilty in federal court to corruption charges. The investigator pleaded guilty to an indictment alleging that he accepted a bribe from a convicted sex offender. The Dallas County District Attorney’s Office prosecuted the man for failing […]
Military divorces are particularly difficult, especially when children are involved. Deciding what is in the children’s’ best interest is a complicated and emotionally charged decision. Add to the calculus that the military member could go overseas and you have a seemingly insurmountable decision to make. Additionally, a military member’s spouse is entitled to a percentage […]
There is an interesting bit of misinformation that has been making the rounds, and it has resulted in an unusual crime trend. The Texas police report that the number of offenses committed by people carrying imitation weapons is on the rise. One possible reason for the trend makes perfect sense – imitation weapons like bb […]
Summer is almost officially here, and if you are like many Texans, you are looking forward to enjoying some fun times with friends and family this Memorial Day Weekend. No matter what type of excitement you have planned, you can take some steps to ensure that you and the people that you will be spending […]
Have you ever thought about just how complicated personal finances can be? Since personal finances can be complicated, it makes sense that when two people marry, their financial picture becomes even more complex. Each spouse still has his or her personal finances and personal financial history, and then there are the couple’s joint or household […]
The range of conduct that can result in Texas misdemeanor charges is extensive. For example, public officials who fail to disclose their business interests could face misdemeanor charges, as could fishing in the Donna Reservoir. Many people are probably unaware that they could be charged with misdemeanors for the things that they are doing, and […]
DWI checkpoints often result in both DWI arrests and arrests for driving with a suspended license. Often, drivers who are driving with suspended licenses may escape detection by traveling in vehicles that are not their own and by refraining from attracting the attention of law enforcement officers. When there is a DWI checkpoint, all drivers […]
It is common for people who are considering filing for divorce to think about handling their divorce themselves. It is true that some people do file their divorces pro se, or without an attorney, but it is not advisable. Unfortunately, individuals who choose to represent themselves in their divorce proceedings do not always get the […]
