The penalties possible for drunk driving depend on the circumstances. State prosecutors can bring either misdemeanor or felony driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges against a motorist. The courts can impose several different consequences after a conviction or guilty...
People choose to enter guilty pleas for many different reasons. In some cases, they want to avoid a protracted trial and the embarrassment it might generate. In other cases, they may hope to avoid the worst-case outcome. Even in cases where a guilty plea might...
Sharing custody in Texas typically involves negotiating specific arrangements for sharing time with the children and legal authority regarding decisions for them. Parents need to work with one another to meet their children's needs. They also need to meet regularly to...
Individuals accused of driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses in Texas have to make some important decisions. One of the first choices involves whether they defend against the charges they face or plead guilty. It is relatively common for those who maintain their...
Terminating parental rights is a serious and often complex legal process in Texas, whether it occurs voluntarily or involuntarily. Understanding the circumstances under which parental rights can be terminated is important for parents, guardians and all parties...
Property division is rarely a straightforward process. As such, it is understandable if you are unsure of where to start. Determining how you’ll prioritize which assets to fight for, which to let go of and which you will “take or leave” depending on how negotiations...
Raising children with your ex after you split up isn’t always easy. Even if things normally go smoothly, there will be times when you don’t necessarily see eye-to-eye. In those cases, it’s critical to remember that doing what’s best for the children should be the...
Domestic violence is a serious issue in many communities that can have short and long-term consequences for both the victim and the accused. In Texas, the law takes domestic violence very seriously, although there are specific criteria the prosecution must meet to...
Going on a vacation is likely one of the highlights of a child’s year. Yet, trying to make a vacation work after a parent's divorce can lead to challenges that might take some effort to overcome. When both parents can work as a team to set up vacation plans, children...
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges are some of the most common criminal charges pursued in Texas. They are also offenses that frequently end in people pleading guilty instead of defending themselves. Those accused of a DWI offense might assume that state...
