If you have a parole hearing coming up, you may want to think about hiring a Texas attorney who has experience helping prisoners with parole hearings. Hiring an attorney for a parole hearing is not mandatory. Many prisoners rely on their own efforts or that of their family members to do the paperwork and presentation at the hearing. However, it may not be as
If you ever find yourself in jail or if a family member or friend ends up in jail, there are several legal ways to make it back to the free world. Let’s take a look at four ways to get out of jail. Pay Bail With A Cash Or Check If you have enough money to pay your bail, you can get out of
In 2016, Texas roadways claimed nearly 3,800 lives. The number of fatalities has increased 5.47 percent from the previous year and is expected to continue to rise. More than 100 people die from reckless driving in San Antonio every year. Among some circles, Houston is known as the “drunk driving capital of Texas.” Not to mention, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the
This question has been raised frequently over the past three years, and especially the past several months with the new laws regarding marijuana use that were passed in Colorado. The decriminalization of possessing small amounts of marijuana in other states has put Texans on notice. While lawmakers and citizens continue to raise the question, as of right now transporting marijuana from Colorado into Texas,
A handgun is a weapon that is intended to be fired while held in either one or both hands. While most people opt to brace a handgun with a second hand, all handguns have the capacity to be fired with a single hand. Handguns are deemed to be in a separate group of firearms than long guns, such as shotguns and rifles — most
Since passing the Texas State Senate in March of this year, Senate Bill 17 has become law. In preparation for the Jan. 1, 2016, effective date, the state has spent considerable time preparing to implement the new replacement of the current concealed carry and handgun permitting law. Handgun Licensing Program (Formerly Known As Concealed Handgun Licensing) The 84th Regular Legislative Session of Texas has
If you have a motorcycle, you already know the risks associated with owning and driving this type of vehicle. Injuries from a motorcycle accident can range from life-altering to fatal. It is rare that riders walk away unscathed. Riders are unprotected, save a helmet, and traveling at high speeds. Your degree of exposure does not negate your rights to legal representation or to damage
Motorcycle accidents account for 8% of the traffic accidents reported each year. That may sound small, but that percentage translates to nearly 5,000 roadway fatalities annually. A motorcycle is listed among the most dangerous vehicles to drive for two reasons: The lack of protection afforded the rider The high-speed capacity of motorcycles What are the Risks of Owning a Motorcycle? If you own a motorcycle, you know the
Over time, personal injury lawyers end up accruing a long list of frequently asked questions from clients. One of the most surprising is: if I get into a motorcycle accident, do I still have the right to file a personal injury claim? Generally, motorcycle accidents are treated as an inevitability, not just a possibility. This perception leads bike owners to believe that when they
If you are injured in an car accident, you may have grounds for compensation under the law. Personal injury is defined as an injury that was caused by another party’s negligence or carelessness. The definition is somewhat left open to legal interpretation. That interpretation extends not only to the cause of your injury, but also to who is responsible for it. The law gives
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