Who Can File a Wrongful Death Suit in Texas?
Who can file a wrongful death suit in Texas? The answer might surprise you. Check out this comprehensive guide.
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Supervised Visitation in Texas: How it Works [2023]
When parents decide to separate or divorce, the underlying reasons can sometimes lead a judge to mandate supervised visitation for the non-custodial parent. The court’s primary concern is always the child’s safety and well-being. In this article, our experienced Fort Worth family law attorneys explain supervised visitation in Texas, when it is ordered, how it
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What Is a Presentence Investigation Report? | Federal and State Presentence Reports
What is a Presentence Investigation Report? A Presentence Investigation Report, commonly known as a PSI in state court, is a document that judges use to help assess a defendant’s punishment for a crime. The analogous document in the federal system is the Presentence Report or PSR. A PSI or PSR details the defendant’s background and
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Federal Plea And Re-Arraignment: What You Need To Know
If you have been arrested for a federal crime, you will be asked to enter an initial plea of “guilty” or “not guilty” very early in the process. This can be confusing and overwhelming, especially if this is your first time in the federal justice system. In this article, we are going to explain when
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Donald Trump Indictment and Historic Hush Money Conviction
President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced today in the New York hush money case, marking a historic moment in U.S. history. Judge Juan M. Merchan imposed an “unconditional discharge,” meaning Trump received no jail time, no probation, and no fines. This sentencing comes just 10 days before Trump is due to be sworn in for a
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Evading Arrest in Texas | Evading in a Vehicle
What is Evading Arrest? In Texas, the offense of evading arrest occurs when a person flees a police officer who is attempting to lawfully detain or arrest them. That is not to say that every police encounter requires a person to stop. An officer must have reasonable suspicion to stop a person. (If an officer
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Garrity Warnings
Understanding Garrity Warnings and Their Role in Criminal Investigations Garrity warnings play a crucial role in protecting the rights of public employees during internal investigations. This article delves into the nature of these warnings, their implications, and their role in criminal investigations. Understanding Garrity Warnings Garrity warnings are named after the landmark Supreme Court case,
VS Attorneys Give TCU Football Team the Legal Playbook [2023]
The first hand shot up. “What are the laws about having a firearm in your car?” Then another. “If you refuse a field sobriety test, doesn’t your license get suspended?” A question from the other side of the room: “Do you have to call the cops if you get into an accident and someone is
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Do I need a Federal Firearms License (FFL) to Sell a Gun?
What is FFL? The term FFL is used to describe a Federal Firearms License. We are often asked whether a person needs an FFL to sell a gun. The answer is, “typically, yes if you are the in business of selling guns, or regularly sell guns.” However, there are also exceptions. Under federal law, specifically
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