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Texas Field Sobriety Test Laws

Texas is tough on driving while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. Every year Texas law enforcement officers arrest nearly 100,000 drivers for DWI. About 70% of those arrests result in convictions. When a driver is pulled over for suspicion of driving while intoxicated, the police officer will examine the driver for signs of […]

Hit-and-run Criminal Charges in Longview, Texas

The Criminal Penalties for a Hit & Run Criminal Charge in Texas Motor vehicle accidents are usually a civil matter. However, if a driver causes or is involved in a car wreck and then flees the accident scene, that driver has committed a serious error and will be criminally charged when found and arrested. The […]

Defending Against DWI Criminal Charges in Texas

When someone has been charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in Texas, the defendant is presumed innocent, and Texas prosecutors have the burden of proving the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The defendant will be acquitted of the DWI criminal charge if the State’s Attorneys fail to meet its burden of proof in […]

How Divorcing Senior Citizens Can Protect Their Financial Interests

The divorce rate for individuals over the age of fifty has doubled since 1990. An average divorce in Texas costs approximately fifteen thousand dollars and takes an average of twelve months to conclude. The high cost of divorce often tempts divorcing seniors to look for lower-cost alternatives to hiring an experienced divorce attorney. However, if […]

Divorcing Couples: Who Gets What in a Texas Divorce

Divorce can be a stressful and complicated legal process, especially when children and valuable assets are involved. Other than working out child custody of minor children, the next major issue of contention is determining how to divide real property and assets. Depending on your specific situation, discussing property division may cause heated arguments or mature […]

Divorcing Couples: Who Gets What in a Texas Divorce

Divorce can be a stressful and complicated legal process, especially when children and valuable assets are involved. Other than working out child custody of minor children, the next major issue of contention is determining how to divide real property and assets. Depending on your specific situation, discussing property division may cause heated arguments or mature […]