My Teen Was Arrested for a Violent Crime, What Can I Do?
Getting a phone call from the police department is every parent’s worst nightmare. Learning that your teenager has been arrested
Will You Go to Prison After a Domestic Assault Conviction in Texas?
Domestic violence charges are serious and should not be taken lightly. What might seem like a simple domestic dispute to
Subcontractor Didn’t Finish the Job! What Can Homeowners Do?
It is a sadly common scenario. Homeowners wish to remodel their homes or fix a broken defect, so they hire
Texas Courts Structure and Statistics…
The existing Texas court system was established by an amendment to the state Constitution in 1891. Below is a description
How Should I Incorporate my Business?
Numerous methods are available to form your business, each with its own benefits and disadvantages. A business owner who
Can I Recover Attorney’s Fees in my Lawsuit?
In a civil lawsuit you may recover attorney’s fees in limited circumstances. Texas follows the American rule in which attorney’s
Pretrial Dispositions of Criminal Cases
The vast majority of criminal cases never go to trial. These cases are either disposed of by a plea bargain
Consequences of a DWI (Part Two)
A few weeks ago, we discussed the criminal consequences of a driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge in Texas. This article
Consequences of a DWI (Part One)
This article is part one of a two-part series outlining the consequences of driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Texas. This
Non-disclosure of Criminal Records
Like expunctions, orders of non-disclosure can prevent the disclosure, from the general public, of the existence of a criminal record.