Occupational Driver License in Texas
What Is an Occupational Driver License in Texas? An occupational driver license (ODL) or “occupational license” is a judicially-issued permit to drive a vehicle in Texas after a person’s license…
Judicial Clemency in Texas | Setting Aside Convictions
What is Judicial Clemency? One of the least discussed areas of criminal law in Texas is a judge’s power to set aside certain straight probation sentences. (Click here to read…
Is it Illegal to Leave a Child Alone at Home or in a Car?
Many parents face child care issues and, sometimes, they believe they have no other option but to leave their child alone at home while they go to work or run…
State Jail Diligent Participation Credit | Early Release
State Jail Diligent Participation Credit Texas currently has 19 state jails housing approximately 9,500 state-jail offenders. Under Penal Code Section 12.35 , a person serving time for a state-jail felony…
Stingrays, the Fourth Amendment, and Cell Site Simulators
Are Cell Site Simulators Legal? Law enforcement agents at the local, state, and federal levels have been using cell site simulators to obtain information in criminal investigations. The most common…
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…
Public Lewdness in Texas | Is it Illegal to Have Sex in Public?
Having sex in a public place is a crime in Texas. It’s called public lewdness and it can carry stiff consequences and a stigma that can impact your future. That’s…
Is Your Fantasy Football League Illegal in Texas?
Attorney General Paxton Opinion on Legality of Fantasy Sports Websites in Texas On January 19, 2016, the Attorney General of Texas, Ken Paxton, released an opinion regarding the legality…
Protective Orders
A protective order is a court order issued to stop continuing acts of family violence, human trafficking, or stalking. Family Violence Under the Family Code, family violence includes: An act…