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One study has shown how newly licensed drivers and drivers 65 and older tend to travel around in older vehicles. This can pose a danger whether driving in Texas or elsewhere because older vehicles are not equipped with features like electronic stability control and...
Divorced spouses in Texas and around the country are sometimes surprised to learn that a court-approved divorce settlement is not sufficient to divide retirement funds. Federal law stipulates that employer-sponsored retirement plans can only be divided in a divorce if...
Many married couples face issues throughout marriage, but irrevocable problems could lead to a divorce. Spouses in Texas, and around the world, often argue about the same problems and experience similar conflicts. Never agreeing A very common issue in marriage is...
Being arrested for any reason in Texas can be a challenge. When there is a conviction, it is natural to be concerned as to what happens next. The case is not automatically over with the penalties to be assessed and served. An appeal is possible and may reverse the...
Contemporary social attention being paid to racial problems across Texas and the rest of the United States has also made its way to the court system. One of the central problems being discussed is the high number of Black men convicted of crimes and punished more...
Truck drivers in Texas and across the U.S. will be pulled over at random for a roadside brake inspection between August 23 and 29, 2020. This is part of the Brake Safety Week held annually by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. During that week, any trucks that...
The integrity of the Texas criminal justice system is under attack from the increasing prevalence of fake and doctored evidence. It has become remarkably easy for anyone with a cellphone and a laptop to create remarkably accurate deepfakes. When these find their way...
No matter how things turn out, a divorce will always represent one of the most negative life experiences possible. But parties to a divorce in Texas possess a number of rights that will be protected by the state's family court system if not respected by the other...
Anyone who makes a false statement to the FBI or other federal authorities in Texas regarding a crime can be charged under Code 18 USC Section 1001. Making false statements is a called a process offense because it hinders justice. However, just because a person gets...
Many people in Texas have been hard-hit by this year's economic downturn with some losing their jobs and others unsure of whether layoffs are still to come. Concerns about work are even more compounded for individuals going through a divorce. If you are dealing with...
