Over the years, there’s been a common misconception about U.S. citizenship: Some people have thought that if an immigrant married a United States citizen, they would automatically become a U.S. citizen, but that is not how it works. Yes, it’s true that if...
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Sealing of Juvenile Records
If you’re a parent of a minor child who has gotten into trouble with the law, you’re probably very concerned about their juvenile records and how they can impact your child’s future. If you’re like most parents, you hope that your child’s juvenile records will be...
Penalties for Marijuana Possession in Texas
As millions of Americans anxiously wait for marijuana possession to be decriminalized in all states, they still have to contend with and obey their state’s marijuana possession laws. And of all the states, Texas is still one of the ones to come down hard on...
When is DWI a Serious Felony?
The driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI) statutes vary from state-to-state, but typically a third or fourth DWI is a felony offense depending on the state. Here in Texas, if you have been convicted of DWI on two occasions, the third DWI...
SSD: Can You Do Other Work?
When people apply for Social Security Disability benefits, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is going to want to know if the applicant can: 1) perform the work they did previously, or 2) perform other work. For example, let’s say that before your injury,...
Criminally Negligent Homicide Texas
What is Criminal Negligence? What elements make someone criminally negligent so they can face charges under Sec. 19.05? According to the Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA), “Someone is criminally negligent as to the result of his conduct if he...
DWI With a Child Passenger in Texas
A standard driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense is criminalized under Section 49.045 of the Texas Penal Code. However, if you are caught driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or a combination of alcohol and drugs and you have a child passenger who is...
Can I Lose Permanent Resident Status?
There are numerous benefits to being a lawful permanent resident, otherwise known as a “Green Card holder.” You get to live in the United States permanently. You get to work in the U.S. You get to sponsor relatives, and seek U.S. citizenship. However,...
Gang Membership is a Prosecution Enhancement in Texas
According to the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), “Federal legislation allows U.S. Attorneys to enhance the penalty for crimes committed by gang members. A growing number of state have passed or are considering passing similar enhanced prosecution legislation.”...
Punishment for Domestic Violence in Texas
Surely, you’re familiar with the term “domestic violence.” Here in Texas, our state and courts refer to domestic violence as “family violence” but they mean the same thing. Section 71.004(1) of the Family Code defines family violence as, “an act by a member of a...