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Romeo and Juliet: Not the Romantic Story You Expect in Texas

Romeo and Juliet is a classic tale of star-crossed lovers who were quite young. Still, people idolize this story of desperate teenage love as something...

Will 2021 Be the Year Texas Legalizes? Maybe…But Not Yet

Many states have legalized marijuana in the last decade, and if some state lawmakers get their way, Texas may soon be added to the list....

Six Quick Tips for Hiring Your Texas Criminal Defense Law Firm

Facing criminal charges can be a terrifying possibility. Not only with respect to having your freedom and reputation on the line but also simply because...

Surefire Signs It’s Time to Hire a Texas Criminal Defense Attorney

The Constitution of the United States protects your rights, even if you’ve been accused of a crime. The Sixth Amendment allows for anyone accused of...

2020 Holidays Look Different, But TX Laws on Underage Drinking Don’t

If you work in a place that sells alcohol, then you better remember to card everyone that purchased from you. Failing to do so could...

Texas Rent-to-Own Service Threatening to File Charges? What to Know

Let’s say you order a couch that is $700. Like many Texas families, you can’t afford to make that purchase all at once, so you...

Texas Poll Watching vs. Voter Intimidation — Know the Difference!

The 2020 election is gearing up to be an interesting event in the nation’s history. The United States seems as politically polarized as ever and...

“Borrowed” a Vehicle? You Might Get TX State Jail Felony Charges

Under Texas law, taking an unoccupied vehicle can result in charges of theft. If you use force to take an occupied vehicle, then you can...

What Counts as Criminal Tampering with Government Records in Texas?

Tampering with government records is a serious charge that can result in jail time as well as fines. You may not think that you’d ever...

Texas Offenders: You May Qualify for an Order of Nondisclosure

When you are convicted of a crime in Texas, the ramifications go far beyond the sentence that can be imposed by the court. Many other...

Did You Know Texans Can’t Smoke Until Age 21 Now?

You might be surprised to learn that the legal age for smoking in Texas is now 21. Last summer, with relatively little fanfare, the Texas...

Retaliation and Obstruction — What These Charges Mean in Texas

The legal system is always working to be more efficient, especially in Texas. The goal of the judicial system is to provide true justice for...