Nowadays, more and more people start drinking alcohol before the age of 21, and some start even before they are 18. However, underage drinking is still a crime in all 50 states and can result in a misdemeanor. Underage drinking laws in Texas In Texas, there are...

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Are Texas penalties for package theft too extreme?
Theft crimes are commonly charged throughout Texas. Those who are on the receiving end of those allegations can find themselves coming face-to-face with the very real possibility of being fined and incarcerated. That’s why it’s imperative that they diligently work to...
What happens to joint credit cards when a couple divorces?
It is not unusual for married couples in Rockwall to share at least one if not more joint credit cards. Joint credit cards can help a couple manage expenses, consolidate the number of financial accounts they have and earn rewards points. Unfortunately, not all...
Flexibility the hallmark of virtual visitation for child custody
In today's interconnected world, we hardly go anywhere or do anything without the aid of an electronic device. Smartphones, tablets and computers are often a major part of how we interact with family and friends on a daily basis. Of course, with the challenges the...
3 common obstacles in property division
Property division in any divorce can quickly become a challenging undertaking. A marriage that has lasted for decades can require couples to identify, value and divide complex assets and debts. While each divorce is unique, there are three factors that might prove...
Racial disparity in arrests could factor in with criminal defense
In Dallas, law enforcement is vigilant about investigating alleged criminal activity and making arrests. Some allegations are for low-level crimes or are made in a questionable way. Notably, minorities will frequently say that their arrest was racially motivated....
When can parents modify a custody order?
There are many aspects of life that people in Texas try and plan for ahead of time, but people cannot predict the future. There are certain events that occur that force people to change their original plans. This is true as parents raise their children as well....
The Constitution and how it protects you
When a person is arrested and charged with a crime, there are a number of provisions under the U.S. Constitution that protect them. Unfortunately, individuals do not always realize that they have these civil rights, and anxiety and fear during a confrontation with law...
There are serious consequences for abuse claims
Many people in Rockwall and throughout the greater Dallas area may go through a divorce or other separation to escape an abusive situation. People from all walks of life can be victims of abuse, and they should not have to tolerate it in their lives. The Texas courts...
A DWI arrest in Texas and your driver’s license: what to expect
A person arrested on suspicion of drinking and driving in Rockwall or anywhere in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area will have to deal with more than the possibility of jail time and a criminal record. Besides the criminal side of DWI in Texas, there's also the civil side --...