How to Keep the Police Out of Your iPhone | Police and Face ID
FBI agents forced a suspect to unlock their Apple iPhone using their face. While forcing you to provide an image of your face is akin to forcing you to provide…
Texas Stand Your Ground, Castle Doctrine | Self Defense
What is Self Defense in Texas? Self defense is an affirmative defense against criminal prosecution that can be raised as legal justification when a person is accused of using force…
Is CBD Oil Legal in Texas? | Prosecution Depends on Location
People think since you can purchase CBD at almost any corner store in Texas, that it must be legal. Even elected district attorneys have different opinions about the legality of…
Tarrant County Magistration | Arraignment | How Long to Make Bond?
Changes in Tarrant County Magistration For many years, bonds in Tarrant County were set by municipal magistrates throughout the county. This meant individuals in different cities could receive vastly different…
Who Gets the Pets in Divorce?
Pets and Divorce Most people consider pets part of the family, but the law does not take the same view. In Texas, pets are considered property. This means Spot and…
Supreme Court Carpenter v. U.S.: Warrant Required to Access Cell Site Location Information
In a recent 5-4 decision , the Supreme Court held that police generally need a search warrant to gain access to your cellphone’s location information. Specifically, in Carpenter v. United…
How to get an annulment in Texas | VS Family Law Group
What is an annulment? An annulment is a way to end a marriage. In an annulment, a court confirms that at the time of marriage, the marriage was invalid. In…
Collins v. Virgina Limits the Fourth Amendment Automobile Exception
Collins v. Virginia In an 8-1 decision, the Supreme Court decided that the automobile exception does not allow police to enter the curtilage of home to search a parked vehicle….
Divorce with Kids – 17 Ways to Protect Your Children
Divorce is never easy for anyone. However, in a divorce with kids involved, matters become even more complicated . Kids often have a hard time understanding the separation, and may…