Individuals in Texas and around the country who are convicted of committing a crime cannot file an appeal just because they claim the jury made a mistake. For an appeal to be heard, a defendant must convince the appellate court that an error of some sort was made...
Kicking old habits may increase your alertness behind the wheel
You might not even realize it, but it’s possible you often drive while distracted, drowsy or under unsafe circumstances due to your daily habits and choices. People have habits that keep them on track. But there are also many everyday tendencies people aren’t too...
Is alimony necessary?
Although alimony is an imperfect system in Texas, it helps divorced individuals support their former spouses when they would have a hard time supporting themselves. Over time, it has undergone an array of improvements and revisions made by the family justice system...
Texas man indicted for drug possession and money laudering
A man has been indicted on drug possession and money laundering charges more than a year after a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper allegedly discovered cash and drug paraphernalia in his vehicle during a routine traffic stop. The 38-year-old Odessa resident is...
