Felony charges are the most serious charges an accused individual can face. They can result in significant prison time and steep fines in some circumstances. If you have been charged with a felony, it is important to know what the charges are and what to do in those...
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Personal injury protections for catastrophic injuries
Car accidents can cause catastrophic injuries that can damage the lives of victims. Fortunately, personal injury legal protections are available to help victims recover compensation for the physical, financial and emotional injuries they have suffered in a car...
When a slip-and-fall leads to injury, seek compensation
Oh no, a crack in the parking lot caused you to fall. To make matters worse, the fall required medical attention. Stressing at this point is understandable. You are thinking medical bills. At this stage, paying another bill is the last thing on your mind. This sort of...
In Texas, what is meant by ‘probable cause’?
Anyone who has spent much time with pop culture portrayals of lawyers and police officers -- whether it is in books, movies or on television -- has probably heard the term "probable cause." Initially, at least as far as the law of the United States is concerned, it...
Did texting and driving contribute to your car accident injury?
We've all seen them. Distracted drivers out on the road in Texas, paying attention to everything but the actual activity of driving. Whether it be eating food with the steering wheel in one hand, reaching around to grab something in the back seat or another totally...
Fatality on Farm-to-market road leads to manslaughter charge
Stories of car accidents involving fatalities are always heart-wrenching to hear. In theory, car accidents and motorcycle accidents and the corresponding effects can happen to anyone, and when someone in our community loses their life suddenly, it really makes you...
Drug violations could result in criminal charges
Everyone has their vices, or so they say. For many people in Texas, it's the morning cup of coffee, the glass of wine in the evening or that cigarette on break from work. However, for some people, their vices go into a realm in which the law may be concerned. Illicit...
Can felony convictions have an impact on immigration status?
This nation was built on the risk-taking immigrants who came ashore to start a new life. Most everyone who now calls themselves an American, immigrated or had family members who immigrated before them. Immigration is rooted deep into the fabric of our society and...
Edinburg criminal charges and plea negotiation
Being charged with a crime can cause a person to feel very anxious and unsure about their future. If you or a loved one are facing criminal charges, you may be wondering what to do next. There are a few options those in Edinburg may want to learn more about when faced...
Man previously convicted of DWI now charged with manslaughter
All Americans accused of a crime have the right to an attorney and the right to present a criminal defense. A good criminal defense should be tailored to the person accused, their situations and any charges they are facing. For example, a person may be looking for a...