Golden Bachelor Divorce: 3 Reasons Why It Didn’t Work
Millions of people were pulling for the marriage of Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner and his wife Theresa Nist, only to see it end in divorce after just three months of…
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Can Personal Injury Settlements Affect Child Support in Texas?
When someone has been injured in an accident and receives a personal injury settlement, the money is intended to cover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses….
Juror Reportedly “Quits” Trump Hush Money Trial | Can a Juror Quit?
Can you “quit” a jury? The media is reporting that a “juror quit over the fear of being outed” in the historic Trump Hush Money Trial. Is it possible for…
When Will Texas Legalize Sports Betting?
As of 2024, sports betting is not legal in Texas despite efforts to change this. There have, however, been many efforts to legalize sports betting in the Lone Star State….
What Is Child Endangerment In Texas?
Pursuant to Penal Code 22.041, endangering a child in Texas occurs when a person places a child under the age of 15 in danger of death, bodily injury, or physical or…
Dealing with a False Accusation of Domestic Violence
False Accusations of Domestic Violence: A Serious Problem Prosecutors love talking about domestic violence. Tarrant County put up billboards and signs that say “not in my community.” No one will…
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Violent Juvenile Crimes In Texas [Defending Tough Cases]
Violent juvenile crimes in Texas are on the rise, and in Tarrant County, that’s especially true with homicides. In fact, homicides increased 80 percent from 2020 to 2021, the most recent…
Amendment 821 Reduction | Two Level Reduction Eligibility Quiz
In a landmark decision, the United States Sentencing Commission (USSC) has voted 4-to-3 in favor of the delayed retroactive application of Amendment 821, which pertains to criminal history. This significant…
Supreme Court Ruling Allows States to Legalize Sports Betting
The Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in May 2018 in Murphy v. NCAA, holding that PASPA “regulate[s] state governments’ regulation of their citizens,” which…