Doing What Is Right For You
If you have ever watched TV shows or movies involving the police, then you’ve likely come across Miranda rights. It’s the part where the officer says, “You have the right to remain silent,” etc. The police are required to read them to people in custody before...
The holidays are approaching, and with them comes a heightened potential for custody conflicts. Parents will want to spend Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day with their kids. It is only natural. However, after a divorce, they may have to surrender some...
While the internet can answer a lot of questions, it isn’t always accurate. Some misinformation online could lead to criminal charges. There are many common myths about DUI traffic stops. The following are a few misconceptions debunked: Myth 1: Coffee cleans the body...
The divorce process can be a very emotional one, especially when a child custody dispute arises. However, it's crucial to fight for your right to sole custody if you believe that the other parent of your child is unsuitable to parent due to illness, drug addiction, or...
In the United States, it is almost criminal to be poor. It is illegal for homeless people to find ways to survive. Authorities eject them from public spaces and destroy their property. The country has jails full of people who have not yet received a conviction,...
When prosecutors aggressively pursue drunk driving charges, it can feel like there’s no hope of escaping conviction. This is scary given the extensive penalties that can be imposed upon conviction, which might include incarceration, license suspension or revocation,...
Theft has a very broad definition. It can refer to the act of shoplifting goods, but it can also be used to describe fraud, pickpocketing, smash-and-grab and other similar offenses that involve depriving another person of their property. Because theft can refer to...
Police officers have a responsibility to protect and serve the community. When an officer engages in misconduct, they may have violated the civil rights of the person they are attempting to arrest and charge with a crime. If you believe your civil rights have been...
During the summer in Texas, young people will attend parties, events and take part in leisure activities. For many, that might include alcohol being made available. It is illegal for those under 21 to drink alcohol, but some still do so. This can be made worse if they...
Children and issues surrounding them are among the most difficult parts of a Texas divorce. Once the custody arrangement has been determined, the sides must then address when the noncustodial parent will have parenting time. In Texas, this is referred to as “periods...
