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Feb 13, 2018 Criminal

Affirmative Defenses in Texas | What is an Affirmative Defense to a Crime?

An affirmative defense allows a defendant to avoid legal responsibility for the charged offense. When a defendant uses an affirmative...

Jan 8, 2018 Criminal

How to Write a Character Letter for a Judge Sentences in federal criminal cases – whether they are a result...

Jan 4, 2018 Family

Who Gets the Engagement Ring in a Divorce under Texas Law? Call it cold feet, a change of heart, or...

Jan 2, 2018 Criminal

Do you need a front license plate in Texas? Texas is a two-plate state, which means drivers are supposed to...

Dec 21, 2017 Criminal

It’s no surprise that certain crimes spike around the holidays. Increased alcohol consumption, as well as financial and emotional stress,...

Dec 15, 2017 Criminal

It seems like every time you turn on the news, there is another incident of aggressive driving or so-called “road...

Dec 14, 2017 Criminal

Is Gambling Illegal in Texas? In Texas, a person commits the offense of gambling if the person makes a bet...

Oct 7, 2017 Criminal

Rule 35 Agreement to Reduce a Federal Sentence As many know, under the federal system the most powerful departure from...

Oct 4, 2017 Criminal

Have You Ever Wondered if the Following are Legal? Can you drink in a car if you are not driving?...