The First Step Act: What You Need To Know
What is the First Step Act? The First Step Act, formally known as the Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person Act, signed into law on December 21,…
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Pornhub Blocks Texas Users Over Age Verification Law [2025]
Texans seeking online adult entertainment won’t find it anymore at Pornhub, one of the most popular websites in the world. In March, Pornhub suspended its services in the Lone Star…
An Ethical Guide to Referral Fees in Texas
How to Ethically Accept Referral Fees, Fee Splits, or Co-Counsel Fees We take attorney referrals as the highest compliment. When you call our firm and entrust a case with one…
“Sudden Passion” Murder Cases in Texas
Sudden Passion & Murder in Texas A wife comes home early one day and discovers her husband engaged in sexual activity with another woman. Enraged, the woman goes to her…
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Spring Break Visitation in Texas: Who Gets the Kids? [2026]
It’s Spring Break for many students in Texas, a time for kiddos to refresh, reset and rejoice over a week with no school. But what does this school holiday mean…
Evidence In Juvenile Cases: What Is It And Who Has Access?
The most interesting part about any case is the evidence. This is especially true when a child is facing juvenile delinquency charges. The first question on the minds of most…
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Trump Election Interference Indictment Explained [2023]
A federal grand jury has indicted former President Donald J. Trump in the 2020 election interference probe, marking the third time this year that Trump has been criminally charged –…
How Long Does It Take To Get Child Support in Texas?
The timeline for receiving child support after filing in Texas can vary significantly, influenced by numerous factors such as the cooperation of the noncustodial parent, the efficiency of the legal…
Fort Worth DUI Lawyer | What’s The Difference Between A DUI And DWI?
When clients call our law firm to discuss intoxication offenses, they often use the words DUI and DWI interchangeably. However, these two offenses are not the same thing in Texas….