Anyone who finds themselves or a loved one facing criminal charges likely feels frustrated, frightened, and maybe even confused. What do the charges mean? What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony? Getting the answers to these questions can help you to...
When parents with minor children divorce or separate, they usually need to put together a parenting plan. Some parents are able to negotiate arrangements for mutual agreement and can proceed with an uncontested custody hearing. It is somewhat common for parents to...
Intersections are some of the most dangerous locations on modern roads. Even the safest drivers are at risk of severe collisions at intersections due to the conduct of other motorists or the design of the intersection itself. When drivers understand what contributes...
People generally have their days planned out before they get in a car to go to the store or to work. A car crash disrupts their plans and creates an element of chaos. Many people aren't sure of how to react to a car crash. They may then make mistakes that come back to...
Military families make many sacrifices for the security of the United States. Service members accept unpredictable schedules and hazardous careers. Their immediate family members accept the instability that comes from deployment and moving from base to base. They...
For many people, social media has become an element of daily life. They check in on their preferred platform several times a day and may spend downtime at work scrolling through content. People have also become comfortable with the idea of sharing personal information...
When a person is facing violent charges, they may be concerned about the penalties that a court could impose in the event of conviction. They should also consider the collateral consequences that may arise post-conviction, as doing so can help to inform their defense...
Facing criminal charges in Texas can be a very frightening experience. Texas is well known for imposing strict penalties for a variety of different criminal infractions, ranging from drug offenses to violent crimes. Those who get arrested for the first time often...
A criminal record can have negative implications for someone's future. Employers, educational institutions and even landlords perform background checks when making decisions about someone. A person who has had limited exposure to the criminal justice system in Texas...
Individuals living in Texas might mistakenly convince themselves that they have minimal risk of experiencing a slip-and-fall. Many people mentally correlate slip-and-fall incidents with winter weather, which rarely creates much reason for concern for those living in...