Like every state in the country, Texas has a problem with alcohol-related accidents resulting in injury and death. Efforts to discourage drivers from getting behind the wheel after drinking include strict laws and heavy penalties, including high fines, mandatory jail...
The flaws in police lineups
A criminal charge for a felony or violent crime can be a terrifying thing to face. A conviction that leads to a prison sentence may mean years of isolation, intimidation, fear for your safety, and separation from your family and all that is familiar to you. Perhaps...
How do I handle this military divorce?
Divorce is rarely easy, but for military families in Texas, the process can be even more difficult. As an active duty service member, you understand that your obligations to the military may play a role in the divorce proceedings, affecting the outcome of everything...
The Presumption of Innocence and Coping with Felony Charges
The justice system in the United States of America is built upon the founding principles outlined in the Declaration of Independence. We all know these by heart: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It is precisely because of America's reverence to individual...
Who will get the dog when you divorce?
Like many families, you have a dog that is part of the family. You may take the dog on vacation, allow it to sleep in your bed and perhaps even include the dog in your family portraits. If you have no children or your children are grown, the dog may be especially...
I don’t agree with my child support order; what can I do?
Financially supporting one's children is every parent's responsibility. Divorce does not change that. The court will likely issue a child support order, and one must pay the amount listed in that order on time. What happens, though, if, as the paying or receiving...
Why a family care plan may be important in a military divorce
When you are trying to balance family life with your duties in the U.S. military, things can get quite challenging at times. Especially if your unit deploys, you may rely heavily on your family care plan to ensure that your children are being well-cared for while...
Know how to protect your Fourth Amendment rights in Texas
Let's say you're driving down a Texas road and a police officer pulls you over in a traffic stop. Such a situation may cause your heart to feel like it has skipped a beat. If you've consumed an alcoholic beverage in the recent past or there's an empty prescription...
What evidence may be gathered during a DWI stop?
In any criminal case, evidence plays a major role in whether a person could potentially face a conviction for charges. As a result, the evidence can also help you determine your best routes for creating a criminal defense against charges that brought against you. Even...
Are child support and custody orders set in stone?
While going through the divorce process, you accepted terms regarding your children and financial support for them that you thought were reasonable at the time. Well, time has passed and now you feel that your child support and custody terms are not working out as...