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Unfortunately, a Texas court may sometimes make an error in judgment when ruling on a case. In the U.S. justice system, those who have experienced an error during their trial can file for an appeal. However, they must have some basic grounds in order to file for a...
A new study has revealed that baby boomers are three times more likely to divorce than couples in their younger adult years. The surprising statistic has inspired more research into just why these gray divorces are happening throughout Texas and the rest of the...
Anything that is acquired during a marriage is community property according to Texas law. This means that you will be entitled to roughly half of the value of a 401(k), an IRA or another retirement account that your spouse contributed to during the course of a...
Being questioned by police in Texas is one of the most stressful situations anyone can find themselves facing. Police officers commonly do not question anyone who is not suspected of criminal activity, and their powers regarding reasonable suspicion range widely. As...
Texas parents who are struggling with their marriages may wonder if having children increases their risk of divorce. While some studies support this idea, the answer is more complex. Children and divorce According to some studies, a couple may be more likely to split...
Texas couples who have found themselves in an estranged marriage may prepare to undergo the process of a divorce. When this happens, all marital assets will need to be reported, valued and split up between both spouses. Unfortunately, an estranged spouse may try to...
During a criminal trial in Texas, eyewitness testimony is one of the many forms of evidence used in the legal system. It's important to know that eyewitness testimonies aren't always reliable, especially with line-ups that are performed. Studies show that the human...
The state of Texas might have convicted someone, but that doesn't mean that they're guilty. In fact, research has shown that thousands of people in the United States might have been wrongfully convicted. It's challenging--but not impossible--for wrongfully convicted...
In many ways, fatigued driving is just as dangerous as drunk driving. It isn't uncommon for tired drivers to have trouble judging their speed, maintaining an adequate following distance or staying in their lane while driving on a Texas highway. You may also have...
Juveniles who are not tried as an adult in court will face placement in a Texas juvenile facility. In this type of facility, the child is under the custody and care of the state of Texas. The facility can range from low security to high security; which type of...
