What Is Continuous Family Violence in Texas?
Domestic violence accusations are some of the most serious you can face. However, in some cases, a charge of domestic violence may be issued mistakenly or without sufficient proof. If you are facing a charge of continuous family violence in Texas, it is important to know what you are facing in the justice system and…
Read MoreUnderstanding Texas’ Intoxication Manslaughter Law
No one gets in his or her car intending to kill someone. The penalties for DWI in Texas are significant enough without a death involved. Intoxication manslaughter is charged when a driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs causes a fatal motor vehicle accident. You may be arrested and charged with this crime even…
Read MoreCan My Spouse Take My Inheritance in the Divorce?
When a couple with significantly different assets gets married, there can be some complications later on if they choose to divorce. Whether or not your spouse will be entitled to those assets depends on whether they are classified as separate or community property. Generally speaking, an inheritance is considered separate property; therefore, should you get…
Read MoreWho Keeps the Family Pet When Couples Divorce or Separate?
We love our pets, and for many couples, retaining “custody” of a beloved pet is important. We see them as furry (or scaly, or feathery) little members of our family who are capable of returning the same type of affection we heap on them. So what happens to Fido when two people get divorced? While…
Read MoreDivorce Concerns When You Have Significant Assets
Even though Texas divorce statutes apply equally to the wealthy, middle-class, and poor, those in the wealthiest category may encounter particularly contentious issues related to child custody and community assets. Sometimes spouses in particularly wealthy marriages, when going through a divorce, feel victimized when the other spouse obtains an apparent disproportionate share of those assets…
Read MoreCan You Get Arrested For Drunk Boating?
Arrests for operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol also apply to operating watercraft. In most respects, the charges and penalties for boating while intoxicated (BWI) are the same as for driving a vehicle while intoxicated. The tests and measurements used to determine the level of intoxication are the same. In addition…
Read MoreTexas Law Enforcement is Increasing Its Focus on a New Drug – Super Meth
New drugs that pose dangerous health risks to users are being created all the time. A new form of methamphetamine is now raising alarms in East Texas. When drugs raise alarms, this means the manufacturers, sellers, and people in possession of these drugs will be the target of federal and state criminal drug enforcement actions.…
Read MoreWhat Happens If My Child Gets “Busted” for Marijuana?
Regardless of age, getting caught with the possession of marijuana in the state of Texas is no small deal. Minors (those under the age of 18) in Texas who are charged with marijuana related offenses may be subject to considerable legal penalties and consequences. However, at the same time minors may benefit from some leniency…
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean to Suppress Evidence?
In a criminal trial, the prosecutor must present evidence that sufficiently convinces the jury or judge of the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The evidence required to meet this burden of proof is often substantial and can be derived from extensive investigations conducted by law enforcement. The various forms in which this evidence may…
Read MoreWhat Does a Lawyer Do at an ALR Hearing in Central Texas?
An Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearing is the forum used to determine if your driver license should be suspended, because you were either arrested for Driving under the Influence (DUI), or refused to submit to breath or blood tests after being stopped for a DUI. You only have 15 days to request an ALR hearing,…
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