As everyone would probably agree, the legal system and the laws drafted and enacted by the Texas legislature can be exceptionally difficult to interpret and completely understand. It would be nearly impossible for anyone, including a seasoned attorney, to become entirely familiar with the ins and outs of every single area of law. In fact, [...]
Picture this scenario for a moment. You’re in Walmart late at night during the busy holiday season when you notice that a crate of brand new 60-inch LED Panasonic Televisions have been left unattended near the fire exit at the back of the store. All of a sudden, your mind starts to race, and you [...]
As some of you may already be unfortunate enough to know, jail can tend to be a pretty unpleasant place to stay. It’s cold, has no windows or outside light, and the correctional officers are usually less than friendly. Plus, it’s nearly impossible to maintain your twitter account from inside jail. Therefore, often times, after [...]
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. Texans love their guns and their rights related to the purchasing, possession, and carrying of them. And, most likely as a result of this fact, the State of Texas has some of the most lenient firearm laws in the nation. For example, did you know that, in [...]
After you’ve been accused of committing a crime and arrested in Texas, it can often take several weeks or even several months to get the case dealt with and disposed of whether you plead guilty and receive community supervision or decide to have the case tried by a jury. During that time, you will helplessly [...]
As I’m sure you’re aware, a few Sundays ago was September 1, 2013. And, some of you may know what that means. That’s right. New law day. All of the new laws created by the 83rd Texas Legislative session went into effect on September 1st. And, instead of having to rely on the news or [...]