Family violence is defined by Chapter 71.004 of the Texas Family Code as acts by one member of a family or household against another member of that same family or household with the intent of bodily injury, physical harm, or sexual assault. No harm needs to occur; reasonable fear that physical harm is imminent is …
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Nunc pro tunc orders allow the courts to fix clerical errors and reduce delays in the judicial process. They issue a decision that applies retroactively as if the decision had been made at an earlier date. Nunc pro tunc is a Latin term that means “now for then.” The orders are procedural tools that correct …
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The age of consent in Texas – the age at which you can legally consent to sexual activity – is 17. This means that individuals who are age 17 or older can legally engage in consensual sex with peers who are at least 17. However, some exceptions protect teens who are within three years of …
Most – but not all – forms of pornography are legal in Texas. However, there are laws in place to protect vulnerable people from unknowingly or indirectly becoming the subject of pornographic images. There are also rules in place to protect minors from exposure to harmful or obscene content. In some instances, even sharing images …
A mistrial is basically a do-over. It ends a legal proceeding before a resolution has been reached. If your case goes to trial and the jury is unable to reach a unanimous verdict, a judge finds evidence of misconduct, or even if a juror dies during the proceedings, a mistrial will be declared and the …
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Family violence is one of the most common charges we see, and in recent years, Texas courts have issued approximately 30,000 to 40,000 protective orders per year. A protective order is issued by a court to protect someone from harassment, abuse, stalking, or threats by another person. They are typically issued in family violence cases, …
People often ask, “Why is Pornhub banned in Texas?” However, the state did not actually ban access to the popular site. Pornhub chose to block all Texas residents in March when a legal challenge to a new state law requiring websites with adult content to verify users’ ages was upheld by the U.S. Court of …
Penalties for a DWI conviction can sometimes seem severe, but the good news is that a DWI charge does not always result in a conviction. We’ve found that getting a DWI charge completely dismissed is very rare but not impossible. In fact, we have compiled statistics that show the chances of a DWI Dismissal compiled …
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We always advise against clients writing letters directly to the judge or the prosecutor. Most of these letters will not be considered, and many end up in the recycling bin. If you have questions or issues, you should discuss them with your defense attorney, who will help you through the process. But there’s one key …
You may have seen the ads on social media: They promise better sleep, reduced anxiety, less pain, and even help with intimacy issues. Sounds like a miracle, right? And it gets better. These ads are referring to Delta 9 THC, which is the primary psychoactive compound found in cannabis plants. Delta 9 is legal in …
