Parents have certain duties to their children. They have to provide them with the basic necessities of life, which include shelter that meets state standards, adequate nutrition, healthcare and basic education. Parents also have to avoid actions that would actively...
Criminal Defense
How prescription drugs can lead to criminal charges
For many people, the possession and use of prescription medication are legal. When a doctor recognizes that you need a controlled substance to treat a serious medical issue, they can prescribe you a drug that you otherwise could not legally access. You can then...
Will you get kicked out of school for a DWI?
When you and your friends went out for the night, you thought you were doing the right thing by agreeing to drive them. You had one or two drinks, but you hadn’t had anything for a few hours before driving them back to campus. On the way back, you were stopped by a...
Domestic violence could impact your immigration options
If you are in the United States as an immigrant and are accused of domestic violence, it’s of the utmost importance that you get the help you need to defend yourself. A domestic violence arrest is likely to disrupt your life and family in many ways, and it can become...
A DWI has the potential to change the course of your life
Driving under the influence is dangerous and puts your life, as well as the lives of others, at risk. That’s why the courts take DWIs so seriously. It’s necessary to defend yourself if you’ve been accused of a DWI. Why? A DWI has the potential to follow you for the...
Yes, a drug charge could impact you for life
Drug charges are one type that you simply should not ignore. Don’t think that not defending yourself is an option, because if you don’t, you’ll have a greater likelihood of being affected by those charges and a subsequent conviction for the rest of your life. Whether...
How the Texas “No-Drop” policy affects domestic violence charges
Domestic violence charges can have many long-term consequences for the person accused. A conviction could affect everything from their employment and living circumstances to their legal right to own a firearm or the future custody arrangements for their children....
The impact of being arrested for DWI while in college
The college years are often stressful for students as they balance challenging course loads, part-time jobs, the pressure to succeed and, for some of them, being away from their families for the first time. One method of stress relief that is common to college...
Alcohol use can cause significant impairment
If authorities in Texas or any other state believe that you are driving in an unsafe manner, they may initiate a traffic stop. During the traffic stop, a police officer may perform tests to determine if you are driving while under the influence of alcohol. Generally...
Your rights after being stopped by Texas police
Being stopped by police is never a fun experience. Even if you have done nothing wrong, it can be downright scary to be pulled over and questioned by the authorities. The good news is that in the United States, every person has rights under the law -- regardless of...