Doing What Is Right For You
To attain a conviction, prosecutors must prove a defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The best way for law enforcement to meet this standard is to first collect evidence, and this means obtaining a search warrant for the suspected person’s home, office,...
Texas is a community property state, meaning that marital assets should be equally divided. But that isn’t how property division always plays out in Texas divorces. This is because many couples negotiate a resolution that they feel supports their best interests. While...
When you’re accused of a crime, one of your first steps should be assessing the prosecution’s evidence. Once you do so, you might feel like the prosecution has you backed into a corner. But don’t be so quick to give up on your criminal defense. Depending on the facts...
Divorce can be an emotional endeavor. And given the psychological and financial ramifications involved, it can quickly become highly contentious. If you tend to avoid confrontation, then these tense moments might drive you towards quick resolution, but doing so could...
It is surprisingly easy to wind up accused of DWI. Many people do not realize that their blood alcohol content is well over the 0.08% legal limit because, physically, they feel fine. Furthermore, many people might not realize that Texas authorities can file DWI...
As a parent, you always want what is best for your child. This might feel like a simple and automatic action; however, when a divorce is looming, this can feel like a complex and difficult task. A child custody dispute can be a taxing and lengthy legal matter to...
Being stopped by the police is often a confusing and scary experience and being arrested is usually even worse. Police need reasonable suspicion to stop you and probable cause to arrest you. This means they must have reason to believe that a crime was committed, is...
Being a parent is complicated, hard and it can be scary. This is especially true if the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services comes knocking. One common question is whether parents are obligated to allow DFPS into their homes. Understanding DFPS’s role...
If you are a minor in Texas facing a disorderly conduct charge, or the parent of one, it is crucial to understand the implications and potential consequences. Disorderly conduct encompasses a range of behaviors that can disrupt public peace or offend others in public...
As a parent, when anything even slightly wrong involves your children, you are likely amassed with a wide range of emotions. Thus, when your parenting, the parenting of the other parent or the safety of your child are called into question, it can quickly turn into an...
