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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Clients often ask us whether their experience in a Texas court would lead to their deportation if they are convicted of the crime. Many think that deportation is automatic after a conviction. The answer to this question is that it depends on the particular crime....
Child Protective Services (CPS) is an organization that exists to advocate for those without the power to protect themselves. CPS can step in when a parent with abusive behavior or addiction issues endangers or harms children. Sometimes, it will be the reports made by...
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...
Police officers in Texas and throughout the country may administer Breathalyzer tests to those who are suspected of driving while under the influence of alcohol. However, passing the test doesn't mean that a person won't be charged or convicted of a DUI. This is...
When parents go through a divorce, they are not the only ones affected. The youngest members of a Texas family can experience pain and heartbreak, and the behavior of their parents can actually add to their stress and frustration. You may be dealing with the difficult...
