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On March 11, 2020, the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas handed down Holder v. State, an opinion stemming from a capital murder case that could have far-reaching consequences regarding…
Divorce Modification and Post-Divorce Disputes After a divorce is finalized, you may find yourself back in court with your ex-spouse. If you agreed to a settlement, a child custody arrangement,…
Abuse of a Corpse is Now a Felony in Texas Over the past decade, a number of “abuse of a corpse” cases in Texas have made headlines. Most notably in…
Being unexpectedly served with divorce papers can set off a flood of emotions – anger, sadness, confusion. Most people have no idea what to do next. Do you just accept…
If your spouse has been accused of a crime in Texas, can you refuse to testify at their trial? In most cases, the answer is yes – but there are…
Police officers don’t have carte blanche to enter a home without a warrant when pursuing a fleeing suspect for a misdemeanor offense, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled. In a…
War crimes are “grave breaches” of international laws designed to hold individuals criminally responsible for actions that take place during an armed conflict. A set of treaties referred to as…
Minors and alcohol in Texas don’t mix – or at least not in the eyes of the law. In Texas, minors are prohibited from purchasing alcohol, attempting to purchase alcohol,…
COVID is spreading like wildfire – and so are fake covid vaccine cards and related scams. Each week, law enforcement agencies across the state and country put out new warnings…
