Tarrant County Veterans Court Program
The Tarrant County Veterans Court Program is a diversion program for veterans of our military services. Veterans pay the cost for our freedom. This is a sacrifice that extends far beyond…
Supreme Court: Officers Can’t Stall to Sniff. How Prolonged Traffic Stops are Constitutionally Unreasonable
Dog Sniff: What Did the Supreme Court Conclude in Rodriguez v. United States? Today the Supreme Court released an opinion in Rodriguez v. United States answering whether police routinely may…
Holder v State: Texas Court Says Constitution Protects Cell Site Location
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
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,…
What is Abuse of a Corpse in Texas?
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…
Answer and counter petition for divorce [TX]
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…
Spousal Immunity In Texas: What Is It Really?
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…
SCOTUS: Police May Still Need Warrant In “Hot Pursuit” Of Misdemeanor Suspects
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…
What is a war crime?
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…