Common Law Marriage in Texas Defined
Common Law Marriage Most people in Texas know a couple who say something along the lines of, “We’ve lived together for so long, we are considered common law married.” But…
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Currency Seized at the Airport | 24/7 Free Consultation
Failing to Declare Currency Can Get Your Money Seized at the Airport Quick answer: You can legally carry any amount of cash into or out of the United States. But…
“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…
Can Police Unlock your Phone | Police Search
Can Police Unlock Your Phone? Recent advances in cryptographic technology and the widespread use of free, open-source [1] cryptography have made encrypted information pervasive in our everyday lives. Apple and…
Perjury in Texas: Can Lying Under Oath Really Land You in Jail?
What is perjury in Texas? Perjury in Texas is the act of knowingly making a false statement, either verbally or in writing, while under oath or affirmation in any official…
Don’t Go Pro Se | Top 6 Reasons You Need A Criminal Defense Attorney
Six Reasons Why You Should Not Represent Yourself in a Criminal Case Individuals accused of a crime often wonder if they can represent themselves without an attorney. In the legal…
Tarrant County Jails | Inmate Search | City Jails
Bonding someone out of Tarrant County Jail typically takes 24 to 48 hours. The process involves booking, magistration, and release processing. If you’re trying to locate an inmate in Tarrant…
Lying on Your Tax Return: What Can Really Happen? | Tax Defense
Lying on your tax return is a federal crime that can send you to prison for up to five years. Whether you intentionally underreported income, claimed fake deductions, or simply…
What Should You Do if You are Stopped by the Police?
We’ve all done it: looked down nervously at our speedometer when we see an officer on the roadway behind us, or panicked slightly when an officer actually pulls us over….