Age | Affirmative Defenses in Criminal Cases in Texas
Can a child be prosecuted as an adult in Texas? Under Texas Penal Code § 8.07, a person under age 15 generally cannot be prosecuted for criminal offenses except in…
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Hit by a School Bus in Texas? Who’s Liable Depends on Who Operates It
A school bus hit your car, ran a red light, failed to yield, or backed into you in a parking lot. You have injuries. You have a totaled vehicle. And…
Hit by a Police Car or Emergency Vehicle in DFW? Here’s What Texas Law Actually Says
A Fort Worth patrol car running lights and siren blows through a red light and hits your vehicle broadside. Or a Dallas fire engine responding to a call crosses the…
25 Facts About Prenuptial Agreements in Texas
A prenuptial agreement — also called a premarital agreement or antenuptial agreement — is a written contract signed before marriage that determines how financial matters will be handled during the…
State v. Barber – Court of Criminal Appeals Clarifies “On View” Arrest Requirements
The Court of Criminal Appeals recently clarified a Texas officer can make a warrantless “on view” arrest only for a crime he actually perceives while it is happening. While that…
Currency Seized at the Airport | 24/7 Free Consultation
Failing to Declare Currency Can Get Your Money Seized at the Airport Quick answer: You can legally carry any amount of cash into or out of the United States. But…
Listcrawler Arrests in Texas: Sting Operations on the Rise
Listcrawler Arrests in Texas: What Happens in a Sting Operation If you responded to an ad on Listcrawler and found yourself arrested by undercover officers, you’re facing a state jail…
SCOTUS: You Don’t Lose Your Guns Just for Using Marijuana | U.S. v. Hemani
Supreme Court Rules the Federal Gun Ban Cannot Automatically Disarm Marijuana Users: U.S. v. Hemani Explained On June 18, 2026, the Supreme Court decided United States v. Hemani. The Court…
Hit by a Construction Vehicle on a TxDOT Project
You were driving through a TxDOT work zone when a dump truck backed into traffic, a loader swung into your lane, or a piece of heavy equipment crossed the centerline…