Medical Kidnapping Got Much, Much Harder in Texas
As a parent, your worst nightmare is your child becoming sick with a serious illness or cancer. You want your child to receive the best possible care, in a safe environment with the least amount of adverse side effects. But what happens if you and your child’s doctor disagree on treatment? As your child’s parent…
Read MoreI Lost My Job. Can I Modify My Support Payments?
Maybe you are a parent who has temporarily lost your job and are concerned about how you will fulfill your child support payment. Maybe you are a divorcee who has been temporarily furloughed and are stressed about how you will make your alimony payment to your ex-spouse. In any case, it might be time to…
Read MoreWhen Is a DWI Stop Illegal?
Protecting the people from injustice and harm is the main goal of laws in the first place. Upholding an American’s Constitutional rights must always come first, no matter who is involved or what the citizen is accused of doing. Of course, just because that is the law, does not mean it is always respected. Quotas…
Read MoreWhat Is an Officer Allowed to Do During an Interrogation?
There are few things more stressful, terrifying, and exhausting than being subjected to a formal police interrogation. Whether or not you are guilty of the crime, you’re still treated like a criminal. Most people never have to find this out the hard way, but those who do can be completely, 100% innocent and still end…
Read MoreAlcohol Detection Sensor in New Cars: Safety Feature or Inconvenience?
In the latest governmental move, a new safety feature may be added to vehicles. The feature in question would either be a touch or breath sensor that would test a driver to see if they have a blood alcohol level (BAC) of over .08 percent. This would then mean they would be unable to drive…
Read MoreTexas Needs Prison Reform Now
The topic of extradition can be a complex one. There was one particular case last year that brought into question the truly harsh conditions in Texas jails. A Scottish judge refused the extradition of a Scottish man who had allegedly shot a security guard in 2016 in Austin. While the denial of an extradition is…
Read MoreAre There Alternatives to Prison?
Texas is known for its tough handling of crimes and punishment. The sentences the state doles out are some of the most severe in the United States. From fines to prison time, Texas doesn’t take breaking the law lightly. So if you’ve been charged or convicted with a crime, you might be worried about the…
Read MoreSix Signs You Need a Divorce Lawyer
If you are ready to get a divorce from your spouse, you may be thinking that you can handle this process on your own, but you may be underestimating the hassle you are about to undertake, especially if you meet some criteria that would lead your divorce to be a messy one. While it is…
Read MoreIs a DWI a Serious Charge?
Some crimes are more serious than others. After all, one would take being convicted of disorderly conduct over being convicted of murder, but often even the less serious charges have long-lasting and life-changing repercussions. Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious offense under any circumstance, but people often take it lightly because of how common…
Read MoreAre Private Militias Legal in Texas?
We live in chaotic and troubling times. Much is going on in the world, and it is easy to feel overwhelmed or alone. It’s only natural to want to defend oneself, but it is equally important to know the laws regarding private militias in the state of Texas. Breaking the laws of the state can…
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