When a Vehicle Crashes into a Building, Who is Liable?
When a vehicle crashes into a home or building in Texas, the driver is usually liable, but other parties may share fault, including the driver’s employer, the vehicle owner, the…
A Parent’s Guide to Your Child’s First Appearance in Juvenile Court
If your child was taken into custody or received a summons, their first juvenile court appearance in Texas is typically a detention hearing held within two working days of detention….
Suing Lyft or Uber for Sexual Assault is Harder (But Not Impossible) in Texas
Suing Lyft or Uber for sexual assault in Texas is harder than in most other states. Texas law classifies rideshare drivers as independent contractors and explicitly states that Transportation Network…
Is It Legal to Put a GPS Tracker on Someone Else’s Car in Texas?
No. In most cases, it is not legal to put a GPS tracker on someone else’s car in Texas. Under Texas Penal Code § 16.06 , knowingly installing a tracking…
Icy Road Accidents | What to Watch Out For As Texas Freezes
Winter weather crashes in Texas may represent a small percentage of total annual collisions, but they result in a disproportionately high number of fatalities and serious injuries. The catastrophic 133-vehicle…
Are We Dating the Same Guy? | The Legal Considerations of the Internet Sensation
The Legal Implications of “Are We Dating the Same Guy?” “Are We Dating the Same Guy” (AWDTSG) started as a way for women to vet potential dates. It has become…
Reckless Driving in Texas | TC Section 545.401
Reckless driving in Texas is a misdemeanor offense that carries potential jail time, fines, and a permanent criminal record. Under Texas Transportation Code § 545.401 , a person commits this…
Texas Bail Bond Disparities: 238K Bonds Analyzed
Bail bond amounts in Texas depend heavily on where you’re arrested. Our analysis of more than 238,000 bail bonds across five major Texas counties reveals that for the same offense,…
What Does the Odor of Alcohol Really Mean in a DWI investigation?
I’ve reviewed thousands of DWI reports in my career. The “odor of alcoholic beverage” appears in nearly every DWI police report in Texas, but it tells officers almost nothing about…