The fundamentals of the two systems of justice — juvenile and criminal law — can be found principally in three different Texas codes. The juvenile system is outlined in the Texas Family Code, and the criminal system can be found primarily in the … [Read more...]
Suing drunk drivers…and the bars that served them
By Randy Turner Last year more than 10,000 Americans were killed by drunk drivers. Thousands more suffered catastrophic injuries. Of course, the victim or the victim’s family has a legal claim against the drunk driver, but what happens if the … [Read more...]
Child Booster Seats Save Lives
Would you spend $15 to save your child's life? Car crashes are the leading cause of death for children ages 3-14, child booster seats save lives, and a safety-rated booster seat costs less than a pair of cheap shoes or a video game. Yet many parents … [Read more...]
Retirement Age
By Jennifer Scherf The earliest age at which (reduced) Social Security retirement benefits are payable is 62. When you are eligible for full retirement benefits depends on what year you were born. People born before 1938 have what most consider … [Read more...]
5 Tips on Planning a Prenuptial Agreement
Source: msnbc.com It may be unromantic, but a prenup should at least be considered before saying ‘I do’ By Catherine New “No prenup!” headlines gasped last year as Kelsey and Camille Grammer’s divorce went public. The star of Frasier … [Read more...]
What About Grandma and Grandpa?
By Dana Floyd No one can dispute the important role grandparents play in a child’s life. However, with today’s changing family structures, grandparents can often be shut out of participating in a child’s life. To address such concerns, all states … [Read more...]
Recent Changes in Texas Criminal Law
By Cole Fulks The 82nd Texas Legislature convened in January 2011, and began making changes to various Texas laws. Those changes became effective September 1, 2011. Some of those changes include: House Bill (H.B.) 351 and Senate Bill (S.B.) 462 … [Read more...]
Three Reasons to go to Trial, or Why Going to Trial May be Your Best Option
By Kristie Williamson OK, most of us have seen “Matlock,” “Perry Mason” and, of course, a defense favorite, “My Cousin Vinny.” But in reality, how often do trials go the way you as a client or we as defense attorneys want? The result defendants … [Read more...]
Traffic Tickets in Texas and Why You Should Not Just Pay the Fine
by John Robinson Many people consider traffic tickets and their associated fines just part of life. Some people just pay the fine without a second thought. If a person rarely gets a ticket, this may not be that big of a problem. However, as little … [Read more...]
Time Is Money
Dealing Successfully With a Divorce Attorney Star Telegram, April 16, 2006 Dealing with divorce and divorce lawyers is not much different than taking a trip without first plotting out the route. If you go to a matrimonial lawyer without … [Read more...]
