Any type of criminal charge could have significant and lasting effects on a person's life. However, in some cases, charges could be more severe than others. For instance, you may initially think that the DUI charge brought against you is of the standard variety, only...
How the Social Security Administration deals with divorce
Spouses in Texas and around the country who earn very little may be entitled to receive Social Security retirement benefits based on the incomes earned and the contributions made by their husbands or wives, and these benefits are often still available to them even...
Low-carb diets could fool police breath tests
Many Texas residents who are trying to lose weight follow diets extremely low in carbohydrates. These diets work by depleting the body's glucose stores and prompting it to enter ketosis, which is a metabolic state where the liver burns fat directly to provide the body...
Celebrities Taking on Criminal Justice Reform – Does it Matter?
Over the last couple of years, we've seen numerous prominent celebrities use their platform to promote-not their latest role or beauty product-but rather their stance on the criminal justice system. Big names like Kim Kardashian, Jay-Z, Meek Mill, Sylvester Stallone,...
Income considerations for alimony and child support
When couples in Texas opt to end a marriage, alimony or child support may be part of the settlement agreement. When this is the case, judges generally have some leeway when determining the specific amount to be paid. While there are variations with state laws...
Ghost warrants pose problems for some citizens
Texas residents can face serious consequences as a result of inaccurate warrants. One man spent an hour in a cruiser after a warrant for a charge dismissed 25 years ago came up in a police database. The same man was taken into custody and jailed in 2014, 2015 and 2017...