Expert legal guidance and updates from our experienced attorneys
Hit-and-run laws in Texas require drivers to stop and provide reasonable assistance after a traffic accident. Otherwise, you may face criminal charges.
Read More →DWI pretrial diversion programs in Texas allow first-time offenders to get DWI charges dismissed and records relating to their DWI arrest expunged.
Read More →A grand jury indictment isn't like a traditional trial. Grand jurors weigh whether the evidence against you justifies prosecution. If indicted, a trial is next.
Read More →A sequestered jury means jurors can't go home at the end of each day during a trial. Sequestration is only ordered when a case has generated major publicity.
Read More →Adultery isn’t a crime in Texas – it’s a civil matter However, adultery can have legal ramifications, particularly in divorce and property cases Under Texas law, cheating and adultery are …
Read More →Michael & Associates will represent Demetrius Jones, who has been charged with murder in the 2021 shooting death of Sgt. Francine Martinez, a Fort Hood soldier.
Read More →Michael & Associates will represent John Reese Hutka, who was shot by police during a welfare check in September. He is in custo in Bell County Jail.
Read More →Federal and Texas laws allow sales of Delta-9 THC products with a potency below .3%. Michael & Associates tested 10 samples to see if they met the standard.
Read More →Michael & Associates, an Austin, Texas-based law firm, secured a not guilty verdict for Adrian Thomas, who was charged with DWI after a fatal collision in 2021.
Read More →Capital murder has the elements of murder but the act is so egregious it has a separate classification. It is the only remaining death penalty offense in Texas.
Read More →Public drinking is typically illegal in Texas and many other states. However, there are a few notable exceptions in the U.S., such as Las Vegas and New Orleans.
Read More →Possession of drug paraphernalia in Texas is typically a misdemeanor offense, but the definition is so broad that many everyday household items could be a risk.
Read More →Texas isn't a "Stop and Identify" state. It is a "Failure to Identify" state, meaning you're only legally required to provide ID to cops in specific situations.
Read More →Sports betting is illegal in Texas. It's also unlawful to bet on events in other states from Texas. Learn why these laws aren't likely to change anytime soon.
Read More →You can’t shoot someone simply for trespassing in Texas, but you can defend your home and property. Learn when force and deadly force are justifiable.
Read More →