Each year, there are millions of car accidents across the nation. With Texas being so populous, we have our fair share of wrecks, including hit and run crashes. In Texas in particular, we have a problem with uninsured motorists, who sometimes have a tendency to flee...
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Penalties for Lying to Law Enforcement in Texas
In the criminal justice system, law enforcement, specifically police officers, detectives, and other investigators rely heavily on interviews with suspects, eyewitnesses, and other individuals who provide them with valuable “tips” that help solve cases. Often,...
Medical Coverage for the Disabled
f you’re disabled and considering applying for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits, health insurance or medical coverage is probably on your mind. If you are approved for SSDI benefits, will you be able to get Medicare coverage as well? After all, you need...
Age of Consent in Texas
The “age of consent” refers to the legal age to have sexual intercourse. If you are interested in a younger person, or if you are dating someone who is younger than you, it’s a good idea to find out what the “age of consent” means to you. It’s important to know what...
Family Violence Protective Orders in Texas
Were you recently arrested for family violence (domestic violence) in Plano or Dallas? If so, you may end up with a protective order against you, if there isn’t one already. If your spouse or your significant other does get a protective order, ordering you to stay...
About Motions to Suppress in Texas
What is a motion to suppress and how can it impact a criminal case in Plano or anywhere else in Texas? For starters, a “motion to suppress” has to do with evidence. When a criminal defense attorney files a motion to suppress evidence, it means the defense lawyer is...
Naturalization: English Language Exemption
Certain immigrants who dream of U.S. citizenship will not be subject to the same requirements as other foreign nationals – for these individuals there are “modifications” and “exceptions,” which make the naturalization process easier. One of these exemptions is the...
Breath Test Refusals in Plano, Texas
In many states, if a driver is suspected of driving while intoxicated (DWI), or otherwise “under the influence of drugs or alcohol,” there are consequences for refusing a breath test. In Plano and Dallas and the rest of Texas, if a DWI suspect refuses a breath test,...
Reasons to Fight a Texas DWI Charge
Are you facing driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges in Plano or Dallas? If so, you may be trying to decide whether to plead guilty or to fight your DWI charges. We’ll tell you right now that you DON’T want to sit back, do nothing and let the criminal justice system...
Arraignments in Plano, Texas
What is an arraignment, and what does it involve? An arraignment is a criminal proceeding, where the suspect, who is now a defendant, is officially informed of their charge in the charging document – a complaint, indictment, or information. Generally, arraignments are...