What Qualifies as Assault in Texas
What Happens On Your First Texas DWI?
Texas means business when it comes to driving while intoxicated. The penalties are severe and the prosecutors will go after defendants with the full force and resources of the state. The consequences of being found guilty of driving while intoxicated (DWI) are serious, right from the start. This means that even if it is...
Mistakes to Avoid During Divorce
There is really no other way to say it. Divorce is tough. It may be the toughest thing you have to go through. This can be true regardless of how amiable you are with your soon-to-be former spouse. It can be true regardless of how cooperative you both are during the divorce process. It...
What is Deferred Adjudication?
What Happens If You Get a DWI While on Probation in Texas?
If you get a DWI while on probation in Texas, you can face two separate legal issues at the same time: a new criminal charge and a probation violation. Even an arrest alone can trigger court action that may lead to stricter conditions, jail time, or revocation of probation.
Texas Parenting Plan Requirements
A parenting plan in Texas is a legal document which formally declares the rights and responsibilities of each parent with regard to their shared child. Other states refer to parenting plans as “custody agreements” as the plan itself details things like possession, conservatorship, and even child support. It is often the case that a...
Child Custody Modifications
Is Burglary the Same as Robbery?
There is a lot of legal jargon that is thrown around in conversation, on the news, and elsewhere. Sometimes, it gets all jumbled up and ends up being misused in everyday life. The legal terms “burglary” and “robbery,” for instance, are often used interchangeably. The reality is, however, that they are two separate crimes...