As defense attorneys, we work with private investigators often so we generally have a sense of cost. But to get a more concrete answer, we spoke with 25 private investigation firms across the top 10 metros in the United States. We determined that the average hourly rate of a private investigator is $128 per hour. …
Finding an inmate in Tarrant County could potentially be a bit more complicated than searching in many other Texas counties. That’s because several cities have their own jails and maintain their own records. If you search Tarrant County and can’t locate someone, you may need to narrow your search to specific cities, including Mansfield, Arlington, …
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If you’re looking for an inmate in Harris County – or you’re trying to determine whether someone you know has been arrested and/or charged with a crime in the Houston area – searching is relatively simple. In Harris County, all you need is the person’s name and access to a phone or the internet. It’s …
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If you’re looking for an inmate in Bexar County – or you’re trying to determine whether someone you know has been arrested and/or charged with a crime in the San Antonio area – searching is relatively simple. In Bexar County, all you need is the person’s name and access to a phone or the internet. …
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Searching is relatively simple if you’re looking for an inmate in Travis County – or you’re trying to determine whether someone you know has been arrested and/or charged with a crime. In Travis County, you only need the person’s name and access to a phone or the internet. It’s important to note that you should …
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If you’re looking for an inmate in Dallas County – or want to see if someone you know has been arrested – searching is relatively simple. However, you’ll need to have some basic information in order to search, including their full name. Depending on the search method, you may also need other information. It’s important …
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Many Texans are still unaware that vehicle safety inspections are no longer mandatory in the Lone Star State. A new state law abolished the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program for non-commercial vehicles. It went into effect on Jan. 1. However, residents of 17 counties are still required to pass – and pay for – an …
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ISF stands for Intermediate Sanction Facility. It is an in-custody substance abuse treatment option for “low-risk” offenders. It can potentially keep probation and parole violators out of prison. However, whether or not these are a better option for drug and alcohol offenders depends on whom you ask. Though experts agree that there are definite benefits …
Plea deals can be a good way to negotiate a better outcome for your case. However, many of our clients are unsure of the process and commonly ask whether they’ll go to jail immediately after accepting the plea deal. The short answer is that it’s possible. However, as with most instances in the Texas legal …
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No matter what you call them, no Texas law prohibits people from wearing headphones, earbuds, or AirPods while driving. However, as with most Texas laws, there are grey areas. Headphone usage is technically legal unless law enforcement officers determine you use them as a “hands-free wireless communication device.” This means you shouldn’t get in trouble …
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