In recent years, the use of DNA evidence has become more and more widespread in criminal cases. Recent concerns regarding the accuracy of DNA evidence have called into question the verdicts of thousands of criminal cases in which that evidence was instrumental in making a conviction. The collection and analysis of DNA evidence is a […]
If you are considering filing for divorce, or if you have recently filed for divorce, you may have heard of the term “collaborative divorce”. If you have heard of collaborative divorce and you are wondering what it is, you have come to the right place. I feel as though it is important that divorcing Texans […]
As of September 1, 2015, Texas laws regarding drinking and driving got even tougher. Ignition interlock devices will now be required for all offenders with a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher if they wish to continue driving after they have been arrested for DWI. The devices prevent people from driving if they have […]
A sweeping change in the law ushered in the start of the new school year in Texas. Truancy is finally no longer a crime in Texas. Students who have previously been charged with truancy can breathe a sigh of relief. The provisions of the new law erase any unpaid truancy fines. The law also reinstates […]
A sweeping change in the law ushered in the start of the new school year in Texas. Truancy is finally no longer a crime in Texas. Students who have previously been charged with truancy can breathe a sigh of relief. The provisions of the new law erase any unpaid truancy fines. The law also reinstates […]
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 […]
