When and How To Hire A Personal Injury Lawyer in Texas
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, it’s important to contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. A…
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Affirmative Defenses in Texas | What is an Affirmative Defense to a Crime?
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…
Swatting in Texas | Fake Emergency Calls
What is Swatting in Texas? Swatting refers to the act of making a false report about a crime or emergency with the intent of provoking a substantial police response, often…
Tarrant County Jails | Inmate Search | City Jails
Bonding someone out of Tarrant County Jail typically takes 24 to 48 hours. The process involves booking, magistration, and release processing. If you’re trying to locate an inmate in Tarrant…
Lying on Your Tax Return: What Can Really Happen? | Tax Defense
Lying on your tax return is a federal crime that can send you to prison for up to five years. Whether you intentionally underreported income, claimed fake deductions, or simply…
What Should You Do if You are Stopped by the Police?
We’ve all done it: looked down nervously at our speedometer when we see an officer on the roadway behind us, or panicked slightly when an officer actually pulls us over….
What is the Law of Parties in Texas?
Can You Be Held Criminally Responsible for Another? Yes. Texas has specifically abolished any distinctions between “accomplice” and “principal” culpability. That makes each person criminally responsible as a “party” to…
Eight Common Holiday Crimes to Watch Out For
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…
Judge Brent Carr Receives Silver Gavel Award
Since 1996, the Silver Gavel Award has been presented by the Tarrant County Bar Association to a current or former member of the Tarrant County judiciary who served Tarrant County…