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…
Is Gambling Illegal in Texas? In Texas, a person commits the offense of gambling if the person makes a bet on the partial or final result of a game or…
When a juvenile is adjudicated of a crime in Texas, they will receive either a determinate or indeterminate sentence. These two sentencing options have different implications for the juvenile’s future,…
What is the First Step Act? The First Step Act, formally known as the Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person Act, signed into law on December 21,…
Tax season is underway, which seems like a perfect time for a primer on tax crimes. Lying on your tax return, cooking the books, or failing to file can land…
Texans seeking online adult entertainment won’t find it anymore at Pornhub, one of the most popular websites in the world. In March, Pornhub suspended its services in the Lone Star…
If you have kids, they’re undoubtedly going to get involved in sports or extracurricular activities at some point in their lives. But what if you’re divorced? Can you sign up…
If you’ve been injured or suffered a loss that resulted in a personal injury claim being filed, you may be wondering how long it will take for the case to…
If a detective has reached out, you are on the right page. Most people have never had to think about “What should I do if a detective calls?” and, as…