How to Get a Drug Possession Charge Dropped in Texas
How to Get a Drug Possession Charge Dropped in Texas A common question that comes up for criminal lawyers is whether we can get a drug possession charge dropped. While…
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How to Protect Your Job After a Personal Injury in Texas
When people are injured in an accident, one of their first thoughts is often, “What am I going to do about work?” Experiencing a personal injury can be overwhelming, especially…
Texas Home Invasion Charges: Laws, Penalties & Defenses
A person’s home is their sanctuary—a place where they’re supposed to feel safe and protected. When that sense of security is shattered by an intruder, the consequences can be severe….
Supreme Court on Resentencing After First Step Act: Hewitt v. United States
On June 26, 2025, the Supreme Court made a key decision in Hewitt v. United States. This 5-4 ruling helps make federal sentencing fairer by applying the 2018 First Step…
Supreme Court on Standing in 1983 Claims: Gutierrez v. Saenz
Supreme Court Rules Texas Death Row Inmate Can Challenge DNA Testing Law Understanding Gutierrez v. Saenz On June 26, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a significant ruling in Gutierrez…
Secrets to Maximize a GEICO Insurance Claim in Texas
How to Maximize a GEICO Insurance Claim Whether you were struck by a driver insured with GEICO making a “third party claim” or a GEICO insured making a “first party…
State v. Heath: Court of Criminal Appeals Clarifies Criminal Discovery in Texas
State v. Heath: Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Clarifies Discovery Obligations On June 12, 2024, the Court of Criminal Appeals handed down its decision in Heath v. State. The State…
North Texas Estate Planning Attorneys
Planning for the Unexpected: Why Estate Planning Matters No one likes to think about death, disability, or the unexpected twists life can take. It’s uncomfortable, even unsettling. But avoiding the…
Lifetime Protective Orders in Family Law Cases
The Texas Supreme Court Rules Higher Standard of Proof Required for Lifetime Protective Orders Severing Parental Rights In a landmark decision issued on May 2, the Texas Supreme Court ruled…