An affirmative defense allows a defendant to avoid legal responsibility for the charged offense. When a defendant uses an affirmative defense, the defendant is admitting guilt. However, the affirmative defense…
How Do You Write a Character Letter for a Judge? A character letter for a judge is a written statement from someone who knows the defendant, asking the court to…
Who Gets the Engagement Ring in a Divorce under Texas Law? Call it cold feet, a change of heart, or in some cases, the seven-year itch. Whatever the situation, time…
Do You Need a Front License Plate in Texas? Yes, Texas requires two license plates. Under Texas Transportation Code § 504.943 , every vehicle operated on a public highway must…
The eight most common holiday crimes in Texas are DWI, public intoxication, shoplifting, credit card fraud, family violence, disorderly conduct, package theft, and burglary. Each carries serious penalties under Texas…
It seems like every time you turn on the news, there is another incident of aggressive driving or so-called “road rage” in North Texas. According to the AAA Foundation for…
Rule 35 Agreement to Reduce a Federal Sentence As many know, under the federal system the most powerful departure from the United States Sentencing Guidelines exists under U.S.S.G. 5k1. This…
Have You Ever Wondered if the Following are Legal? Can you drink in a car if you are not driving? Can you drink in a limo? Can you take a…
Will Diversions Lead to Deportation? Pre-trial diversion programs are often used as a tool to avoid a criminal conviction. Whether or not something is a “conviction” depends entirely on the…