From the moment you first receive your driver’s license, driving is a privilege – a privilege that comes with certain duties and responsibilities. The Texas Transportation Code outlines what those duties and responsibilities are, and violations can be punishable under personal injury law. With a whopping population of 26 million residents, it’s no surprise the state of Texas reports some of the most frequent
Personal injury law encompasses several areas involving traffic and roadway accidents. This includes pedestrian accidents. As of late, texting while driving has been one of the most staunch campaigns when it comes to traffic accidents. The “It Can Wait” campaign, a national campaign that encourages drivers to abstain from texting while driving launched September 19, 2013. What does this campaign have to do with
The State of Texas has a rich history based not only in farming and ranching, but also in oil, gas and minerals. As you can imagine, there have been many transactions over the years for each tract of land, including transactions involving oil, gas and mineral rights. The critical link between the public record and persons desiring to acquire and develop oil and gas
If you find yourself confused about the differences between parole and probation, you are not alone. These two legal terms confuse many people. In fact, they do have some similarities. Probation is an alternative to incarceration and parole is a supervised release from prison. Yet there are some important distinctions between the two. Let’s take a close look at what these two legal terms
Bail is a trade of money or property with a court for the release of a suspect from jail in exchange for the suspect returning for trial. If the suspect fails to show at the scheduled court date, the bail is forfeited. In some instances, if the suspect upholds his commit to attend all scheduled court dates, the bail money may be returned. The
This is one scenario where the circumstances surrounding your loved ones case carries the most decisive weight. If you are talking about a bail situation, a lawyer may be your best bet at getting your family member out of prison. A lawyer can negotiate on their behalf and get the bail lowered to a more reasonable level, but the amount owed does fit the
In the confusion following a DWI arrest, clients can forget to ask a very practical question: what happens to my car? As they say, the devil is in the details, and this detail can cost you. It’s important to know what your options are and how to activate those options so you can maintain your composure and recoup any financial losses. With that in
An accusation of embezzlement needs to be taken seriously. Employers can jump the gun and make these accusations without all the facts. Even so, be careful not to dismiss the charges too hastily. They carry with them both immediate and long-term repercussions, including the possibility of a criminal record. It is wise to obtain legal counsel before the case progresses too far. A Matter
If you’ve been listening, watching or surfing the news, you’ve probably heard that Texas Gov. Rick Perry has been indicted by a grand jury on two counts. The first is abuse of his official powers as governor, a charge of first degree felony. The second count is coercion of a public servant, namely Rosemary Lehmberg, the District Attorney for Travis County, a third degree
The fatal shooting of Michael Brown is still in the investigatory stage. Should evidence of suspected criminal acts be found, Officer Darren Wilson will be indicted on criminal charges, but that’s not the only legal iron in the fire. Depending on the findings, he also faces charges from a state and civil level. The Reasonable Standard There are more questions than answers surrounding this
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