Doing What Is Right For You
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...
When you’ve been charged with a criminal offense, the hope is that you’ll find a way to beat the prosecution’s case and secure dismissed charges or an acquittal. If you’re able to do that, then you can avoid the penalties associated with conviction. But if the...
Texas has guidelines for determining child support amounts. This is generally based on income and assets. However, this formula is not one-size-fits-all. Variables can be factored in. People whose income might differ from their calculated net worth need to understand...
Sentencing in both federal and Texas courts involve more than just weighing the crime itself. Mitigating factors, which are circumstances that may reduce a defendant’s level of culpability, often play a decisive role in determining whether a punishment is scaled down....
Many Texans probably know that they do not have to talk to the police. While the origin of the right to remain silent is in the Constitution, the use of the Miranda warning popularized the concept in American culture. Still, when the police question them, many people...
In Texas, when a driver is stopped by law enforcement as part of an investigation to determine if they are intoxicated, the testing procedures are a fundamental part of the case. That includes breathalyzers and blood tests. A driver who registers above 0.08% blood...
One issue that can be ripe for dispute in divorce is spousal maintenance. In many marriages, one spouse was the sole earner or earned a greater salary than the other spouse. Once the divorce is finalized, the lesser-earning spouse will need time to gain education,...
You might hope that the conflict associated with your marriage dissolution will resolve once your divorce decree is issued, but that’s not always the case. Former spouses who have children in common often find themselves facing uphill co-parenting battles, which can...
Before prosecutors can obtain a conviction, state law often requires that they prove the defendant’s intent. For example, in an embezzlement case, prosecutors must prove that the defendant intended to convert the assets in question for their own personal use. Showing...
