Doing What Is Right For You
Witness testimony can be a major part of defense strategy if you are charged with a crime in Texas. Witnesses can back up your version of events, undermine evidence introduced by the prosecution or present other testimony to make it more difficult for the prosecution...
We’ve all seen movies and T.V. shows where criminal defendants who are arrested are informed of their right to remain silent and their right to an attorney. These rights are real, and acting on them could keep you out of jail. But the police don’t always have to...
Whether your marriage is heading for divorce, or you need to modify an existing custody order, you might think that you and your spouse or your child’s other parent can work the matter out on your own. While some parties are able to do so on amicable terms and come to...
All criminal cases filed in Texas courts are serious legal matters. However, this is especially true when a resident of Rockwall County or other parts of the eastern Dallas area faces an assault charge or other charge related to family violence. Someone who has never...
In Texas, Child Protective Services, or CPS, is tasked with investigating all complaints of possible child abuse or neglect that get reported to the agency. As part of the investigation, an employee of CPS will typically interview the parents or caregivers of the...
Unlike other states, Texas does not have detailed requirements on the books about what parents must do if they have custody, or conservatorship, over their children and need to move for a job or for some other reason. Many Texas courts will appoint both parents as...
Texas still ranks as one of the nation’s toughest states when it comes to cannabis law, yet legislators keep nudging the line. The 2025 session brought a fresh batch of bills that, if enacted, would noticeably reshape the state’s medical program and rein in...
You’ll have to make multiple financial decisions when you navigate a divorce. While child support and alimony might come into play in your case, you’re certainly going to have to address property division. Even though Texas is a community property state that typically...
Because consuming alcohol is socially acceptable in Texas and other states across the nation, individuals often find themselves in situations where they need to drive after drinking alcohol. While many can drive safely and are not over the limit, others may find...
Some Texas co-parents choose to keep the same custody schedule year-round. However, it is common to have a different custody schedule in the summer versus during the school year. With children out of school in the summer, it generally leaves more time for them to...
