Zero-tolerance laws carry severe and sometimes draconian consequences for those finding themselves on the wrong side of the law. Regulations particularly affect drivers arrested for DUI who are under the age of 21. Simply put, no tolerance requires mandatory...
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...
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...
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...
