In case you missed it, Casey Pachall, the starting quarterback for the TCU Horned Frogs, was arrested this week. As the article notes, and as any college football fan already knows, Pachall was suspended indefinitely from the team. Even a cursory scan of internet message boards will show that this is considered a “good thing,” impressing readers of such snap…
The 9th Court of Appeals released 1 opinion today, a memorandum opinion concerning a Montgomery County criminal case: CHAD ERIC MINER, v. THE STATE OF TEXAS – Affirmed The 9th Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the Montgomery County Court at Law #5’s denial of the defendant’s motion to suppress evidence prior to trial for DWI. At the suppression hearing the…
The State of Texas has a proud history of racing; such greats as Shelby and Bondurant have graced this state’s register of residents. However, our racing prowess will not stop the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s (TCEQ) from interpreting their automotive emission rules quite strictly. So strictly in fact, that your custom, mandrel bent, stainless steel, 3″ diameter, chrome tipped,…
On March 27, 2013 the United States Supreme Court handed down its decision in US v. Windsor in which it ruled that the federal government could not define marriage so as to prevent same-sex partners from getting federal benefits. The decision represented one of the swiftest civil rights shifts in American history, however, because only part of the federal Defense…
With age will come certain dignities and indignities. You can turn moments of undignified realization into points at which your plans come to fruition and chances for exhibit wisdom. By making solid plans now, and appointing people to care for and aid you in the future, you can ensure a dignified retirement and maximize the time you spend passing your…
Attorney’s Fees. You paid your lawyer and now you want your ex-spouse to repay you. There are times when a court can and may give you such an award. On top of that, the court may even deem the attorney’s fees as necessary expenses for a child or children involved in the suit. The result of such a finding is…
In national DWI news this week, a Buffalo, NY, seat belt stop led to a DWI arrest. Just a reminder that you can be pulled over for any traffic offense and end up with a DWI. You do not need a DWI lawyer if you are never pulled over. Buckle that seat belt, stay within the speed limit, make sure…
In September of 2009, the Texas Legislature enacted the Foster Parent Bill of Rights (Texas Family Code Chapter 263, Subchapter A, Section 1) a 23 point outline of what Child Protective Services is expected to do and what a foster parent is expected to do when a child enters a foster home as a result of abuse or neglect. Has…
If you have very driven on the busy highways within Houston, you have probably witness that the roads are swarming with semi-trucks. Unfortunately this often means that tuck crashes occur throughout the Houston area, you may have even witness one yourself. With the sheer size of these trucks, these accidents often mean serious collisions and injury for those involved, sometimes…
The Texas Renaissance Festival is a great place to go have some fun, family friendly or not. However, the Texas Renaissance Festival is also a place where you need to be careful. No, not from the people who are going with you, but law enforcement. For those who don’t know, camping at the Renaissance Festival is a favorite of those…