You’ve probably heard about bench warrants and arrest warrants. More than likely, you’ve heard detectives on TV say, “There’s a warrant out for his arrest.” What is a bench warrant and how is it different than an arrest warrant? Or, are they the same thing? Bench...
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Penalties for Passing a School Bus in Texas
Supposing you have your Texas driver’s license, you’re probably aware that it’s illegal to pass a stopped school bus that is letting students board or get off the school bus. Usually, drivers are notified of this process by red, flashing lights and a STOP sign that is...
SSDI & Your Work History
If you are considering filing for Social Security Disability (SSDI), the Social Security Administration will want to know if there’s any other work you can possibly do – think easier or modified work. If your current job requires heavy lifting, can you do a clerical...
Probation in Plano and Dallas
It’s not uncommon for people to have confusion about probation – what it is exactly and what it entails. Also, some people don’t know the differences between probation and parole. That being said, we’re going to explain probation in Texas. For starters, let’s take a...
Auto Theft Charges in Plano, Texas
It doesn’t matter what type of car it is, all vehicles can be stolen from their rightful owners. According to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV), nearly 65,000 cars and trucks are stolen each year in Texas, and thousands more vehicles are targets of...
Criminal Charges & Immigration Status
Immigrants have been drawn to the United States for hundreds of years. The U.S. symbolizes freedom and opportunity, so it’s no wonder why foreign nationals immigrate to America to build a better life for themselves and their families. When immigrants come to the U.S.,...
About the Texas Juvenile System
Most Texans are fully aware that like Arizona and Florida, Texas has some of the harshest penalties for crimes in the nation. With that in mind, many parents automatically assume that the state’s juvenile justice system must be equally harsh, however, that is not the...
Changes to Policies Affecting Cuban Nationals
On Jan. 12, 2017, Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson announced changes to the DHS’s policies regarding Cuban nationals. These policy changes were the result of the United States and Cuba taking progressive steps towards reestablishing full diplomatic relations...
FAQs About Texas Protective Orders
Were you recently arrested for family violence at your home? Or, did your partner or spouse go to court and take out a protective order against you? In either case, it’s important that you learn about Texas protective orders and how they can control what you say and...
Driving on a Suspended License in Plano, Texas
If your driver’s license was suspended or revoked because of a driving while intoxicated (DWI) conviction, because you accumulated too many points on your record, or because you’re past-due on your child support, it’s important that you resist the urge to drive...