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Just because you CAN do something doesn’t mean it’s a good idea to do it. In the US, every citizen has the right to defend themselves in court. This is a fundamental right in our Constitution. However, history and statistics prove that hiring a lawyer to represent you is much better than going it alone.…

Is your record holding you back from living a sustainable life? Everyone makes mistakes, but some are far graver than others. While you may have become a better person since your arrest, your criminal record can cripple your chances of living a normal life. 60% of former convicts have difficulty finding a job. Even those…

The U.S. Sentencing Commission reports that about 57,377 federal criminal defense cases ended with a sentence in 2021. If you’re worried about joining these ranks, it’s important that you call a lawyer to help you defend yourself in a court of law. A criminal or civil defense attorney can help you avoid hefty fines and…

Every year in the USA, more than a million people are arrested on suspicion of DWI. While DWI’s are more common than other offenses, they can have lasting consequences that impact your work, your social life, and your financial future. For those with a prior DWI, you may wonder if a DWI can be removed…

Domestic abuse is a serious issue in almost every community. According to recent data in the US, 20 people per minute suffer abuse at the hand of intimate partner or family member. This means more than 10 million men and women feel the impact of some form of domestic abuse per year. These are sobering…

Intimate partner violence accounts for 15% of all violent crimes. Domestic violence is serious, and because of this, the courts treat perpetrators of that type of abuse harshly. But what happens if the domestic abuse case isn’t as it seems? What happens if one party is trying to frame the other by making false claims?…

Drunk driving accidents are responsible for 10,000 deaths per year. Because of this, the law takes drunk driving incredibly seriously. While it may seem harmless if no one is hurt, the risk of taking the wheel and potential harm is still extremely high. Bottom line is don’t ever drink and drive. However, mistakes happen and…

In the state of Texas, getting charged with assault can be devastating. Because of the “no-drop” rule, only prosecutors can drop the charges, even if the alleged victim decides that they no longer wish to pursue the case. Unfortunately, false accusations of innocent people is a growing problem within the system. This means that innocent…

Marijuana laws are a hot topic these days. It’s been a long time coming, but 19 states, plus the District of Columbia, have now fully legalized marijuana for recreational use. With a further 18 allowing for medicinal use and home cultivation. That’s a lot of freedom for smoking weed. Still, Texas is lags far behind…

What constitutes a domestic violence case? Most people have the misconception that someone accused of domestic violence has physically attacked their partner or loved ones. However, the majority of these charges are from very minor disputes that resulted in a call to the police. There has been a growing concern these days about false accusations…