What is the First Step Act? The First Step Act, formally known as the Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person Act, signed into law on December 21, 2018, is a bipartisan criminal justice reform bill that aims to reduce the federal prison population and improve prison conditions. It introduces a risk and […]
Tax season is underway, which seems like a perfect time for a primer on tax crimes. Lying on your tax return, cooking the books, or failing to file can land you in trouble with the law, but how much trouble? Here’s a look at common tax crimes, how the federal government prosecutes these cases, and […]
Texans seeking online adult entertainment won’t find it anymore at Pornhub, one of the most popular websites in the world. In March, Pornhub suspended its services in the Lone Star State over objections to the Texas’ new age verification law. The new Texas law requires porn sites to check visitors’ ages to ensure they are […]
If you have kids, they’re undoubtedly going to get involved in sports or extracurricular activities at some point in their lives. But what if you’re divorced? Can you sign up your child up for, say, football or the flute without the co-parent’s permission in Texas? As with most things in family law, the answer is, […]
If you’ve been injured or suffered a loss that resulted in a personal injury claim being filed, you may be wondering how long it will take for the case to be resolved. While every case is different, this article outlines the personal injury case timeline. Key Takeaways A personal injury case involves several critical phases […]
If a detective has reached out, you are on the right page. Most people have never had to think about “What should I do if a detective calls?” and, as a result, they are unprepared for that moment. The reality is that police officers and detectives know this and are trained to prey upon that […]
How to Ethically Accept Referral Fees, Fee Splits, or Co-Counsel Fees We take attorney referrals as the highest compliment. When you call our firm and entrust a case with one of our attorneys, we know it is critically important for you that the client receive the white glove treatment we have become known for. We […]
Sudden Passion & Murder in Texas A wife comes home early one day and discovers her husband engaged in sexual activity with another woman. Enraged, the woman goes to her closet, retrieves a gun, and kills his lover. At her murder trial, the wife’s attorney asks the jury to consider whether the wife acted in […]
It’s Spring Break for many students in Texas, a time for kiddos to refresh, reset and rejoice over a week with no school. But what does this school holiday mean for separated parents? Who gets the kids for spring break? If you have recently gone through a family law matter, you probably have some questions […]