Any time a Texas resident is charged with a drug-related crime, the state laws will determine their punishment. If you've been charged with drug crimes in Texas, there are various factors that can influence whether or not you go to jail and how much you pay in fines....
Drunk driving during the holiday season
Drunk driving accidents kill more than 10,000 road users in Texas and around the country each year, and a disproportionate number of them take place during the holiday season. Thousands of people in the Lone Star state will attend Christmas parties and New Year’s Eve...
How do you divide up your 401(k) during a divorce?
When a couple files for divorce, dividing up their 401(k) is one of the most complicated parts of property division. Do you have to split up your 401(k) evenly, or can you negotiate with your former spouse for a better deal? Here's what you need to know about dividing...
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.
Social media’s immigration trap
If you’re an immigrant, you probably have a certain amount of understandable anxiety about the possibility of deportation. No matter what your immigration status, an arrest for something simple or a case of mistaken identity can put you in the hands of Immigration and...
A DWI charge can have an adverse impact on your future
The Texas Department of Transportation reports that somebody dies or receives injury in an alcohol-related crash every 20 minutes statewide. In light of this, it may not come as a surprise that the state of Texas is strict when it comes to addressing alcohol-related...
Why a family care plan is so important for Texas military parents
As a service member of the U.S. military in Texas, who also happens to be a parent, you likely already understand how challenging it can be to juggle your military duties with your obligations and responsibilities at home. Nowadays, it's not uncommon for the same...
Not receiving the child support owed you?
Many divorced couples in Texas have children who are still minors or in other ways still qualify for financial support from their parents. The sad truth of the matter is, though, many of them do not receive the funds they need. The support-paying parent either can't...
Underage drinking and driving can compromise your future
Young people sometimes act recklessly, making decisions that could lead to legal trouble and other consequences. One of these mistakes could include drinking and driving. While underage drinking and driving is a mistake and a crime, it is not a decision that has to...
Don’t hold your breath waiting for accurate Breathalyzer results
As you drove home from your monthly night out with friends at your favorite local Texas restaurant, you never dreamed you'd wind up facing drunk driving charges in court. After all, you're a cautious, responsible driver and you only had a small glass of wine before...
