The oil industry is not the type of industry that promises steady work for steady pay. Working in the oil fields is dirty, demanding, and even dangerous, but it is not without its rewards. When oil prices are high, jobs are plentiful and the pay is good, if not excellent. This draws many workers, especially […]
If one or both spouses in a Texas divorce own an interest in a business, the ownership of that business interest must be addressed in their property settlement. There are many ways that business interests can be addressed in property settlements. In fact, you might say that there are as many ways to handle business […]
If you have been accused of driving while intoxicated, you are probably quite concerned about the effects that a DWI conviction could have on your life. Even if you eventually end up not being convicted, even just being accused of driving while intoxicated can affect your life in many ways. You may begin to experience […]
If you have been accused of driving while intoxicated, you are probably quite concerned about the effects that a DWI conviction could have on your life. Even if you eventually end up not being convicted, even just being accused of driving while intoxicated can affect your life in many ways. You may begin to experience […]
If you are arrested in Texas, you may be required to post a bond in order to be released. The purpose of bail is to ensure that you will appear for court. There are rules that law enforcement officers must follow regarding the amount of time that a defendant may be kept before bail is […]
If you are arrested in Texas, you may be required to post a bond in order to be released. The purpose of bail is to ensure that you will appear for court. There are rules that law enforcement officers must follow regarding the amount of time that a defendant may be kept before bail is […]
Sometimes, holiday weekends are not the only times that DWI patrols are out in full force. For example, this year, increased patrols will be in effect for a twelve day stretch that begins prior to Fourth of July weekend and ends on July 7th. These patrols have been well publicized, in order to encourage drivers […]
One of the major components of a Texas divorce is the property settlement. Texas is a community property state, which means that the judge will order a division of the divorcing couple’s marital property that is “just and right”. Of course, a just and right property division can take many forms, including a division of […]
DNA evidence is very useful in criminal cases. It can provide a degree of certainty that justice has in fact been served when a suspect is found guilty of a crime. Perhaps even more importantly, it can be used to prevent people from being convicted of crimes that they did not commit. Unfortunately, many people […]
Alcoholism and drug abuse are two things that can ruin a marriage beyond repair. They are long-term problems that have far-reaching effects into the life of the person who is an addict or an alcoholic, their spouse, and their entire family. Unfortunately, many American families struggle with alcoholism and addiction. In fact, it is one […]
