The laws of the United States and the laws of each individual state apply to everyone, whether or not they are a United States citizen. However, some people face more serious consequences than others would if they are convicted of the same crime. If you are a United States citizen and you commit a crime, […]
If you are required to register as a sex offender, you are aware that there are certain things that are required of you. Your compliance with those requirements is your key to avoiding future charges and penalties. Some of the things that are required of registered sex offenders include supplying local law enforcement with identifying […]
If you are required to register as a sex offender, you are aware that there are certain things that are required of you. Your compliance with those requirements is your key to avoiding future charges and penalties. Some of the things that are required of registered sex offenders include supplying local law enforcement with identifying […]
DUI defense is something that most people do not think about until they have already been charged with a DUI. Since any driver is at risk of being charged with a DUI any time they drive anywhere and whether or not they have been drinking, it is a good idea to know in advance what […]
If you are contemplating a divorce, you may be learning what seems like a new language. As you educate yourself about divorce and gather information that will help you in making a decision about whether to file for divorce, you will encounter new concepts and add terms to your working vocabulary that you just didn’t […]
Insurance fraud is a crime which can be committed in many different ways. Both individuals and businesses have been known to defraud insurers, from the doctors and health care facilities that submit claims for services that were never provided or were unnecessary, to people who stage automobile accidents in order to obtain insurance money, and […]
Many couples in Texas and elsewhere share their lives with pets. In many households, pets are regarded as just as much a part of the family as the adults and children. When a couple who has one or more pets divorces, they may be surprised to learn that the law considers pets to be more […]
Sometimes, one DUI charge or conviction is all it takes to deter people from driving while intoxicated. For other people, driving under the influence of alcohol can be a very tough habit to break. The consequences for a first DUI are harsh, and the consequences for subsequent DUI charges increase in severity. It is important […]
The crime of money laundering is a serious offense, in Texas as in elsewhere. At its simplest, money laundering is a process by which criminals make money which was obtained illegally appear as though it was procured in a legitimate manner. No one wants to be caught holding onto “dirty” money, that is, money which […]
As you work your way through your Texas divorce, you may sometimes feel as though you are learning to speak in a different language. While this is not entirely true, it is easy to understand how many people may feel that way because the divorce process does have its own language of sorts. The language […]
