The legal limit for blood alcohol concentration (BAC), as you have been told since your first driver’s ed class, is .08%. If you hit that level or go over it, the court assumes you had enough to drink that it impaired your ability to drive. There are a few ways to get...
Domestic violence: Can a protective order help you?
Domestic violence from a spouse or that targets children is a common reason for people to leave their marriage, but it can also make trying to leave seem that much more frightening. If you worry that your spouse will become violent when you ask for a divorce or if...
Divorcing? Get ready to split your assets
A divorce isn’t always easy for the people involved. In some cases, both parties might have wanted to make the marriage work, but it just wasn’t possible. There can be a lot of tension and a real struggle to get through the divorce. It’s normal for people to be...
Youth Behind Bars: Juvenile Crime Stats in Texas
Our latest blog takes a look at where Texas stands regarding juvenile crime rates and how reformations have made an impact.
Why you shouldn’t let the courts set the terms of your divorce
One of the most frightening things about divorce is how disempowered individuals become while going through the court system. In order to keep divorces as a fair and reasonable is possible, the judge assigned to your case by the Texas family courts will typically...
Is there a legal loophole for designer drugs?
Both the federal and Texas state governments consider a number of chemical substances and naturally occurring mind-altering compounds illegal. These range from marijuana and peyote to cocaine and methamphetamine. Some people attempt to get around the prohibition of...