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? 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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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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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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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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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,
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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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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Every day people are injured in serious, even catastrophic, accidents in Texas. Wrecks , falls, fires, explosions, animal bites…the list of unexpected tragedies is endless. One minute someone is healthy and carefree, the next they are in the emergency room wondering what happened and if their life will ever be the same. Fortunately, Texas law
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