If a Texas police officer has ever pulled you over in a traffic stop, you know how stressful such situations can be. In fact, your heart might start racing as soon as you see flashing red and blue lights in your rearview mirror. It's understandable, as there's no way...
Using a prenup to protect a business in a divorce
A prenuptial agreement, or postnuptial for couples who are already married, can be a way for business owners in Texas to protect their enterprises if they get divorced. Some people may worry that these documents are ways to cheat a spouse out of a rightful share of...
Fugitive shows false ID when stopped for drunk driving
Police in El Paso discovered a man wanted by U.S. Marshals when they initiated a traffic stop in the 200 block of Walnut. According to the police report, a man behind the wheel of a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro narrowly avoided a utility pole and then hit a curb. Officers...
Expunction of Criminal Record: Am I Eligible to Have My Criminal Record Expunged?
Texas' Laws on Expungement In Texas, certain records may be eligible for expunction. The State recognizes the following records are candidates: Arrest for a crime that was NEVER charged A criminal charge that was DISMISSED Conviction of a minor alcohol offense (for...
Tips for reducing conflict during a divorce
Some people in Texas might think of divorce as a process that inevitably involves conflict, but this does not have to be the case. Conflict in divorce can be resolved in a positive way, and being able to do so can make the divorce less stressful and lead to a...
When slang and linguistics get in the way of criminal justice
In Texas and across the United States, ensuring that defendants are fully understood when they tell their side of the story is a tenet of criminal defense law. Unfortunately, this does not always happen in cases when individuals facing criminal charges communicate in...