Possession of child pornography carries serious penalties, including being required to register as a sex offender. Most arrestees are rightly terrified of being convicted and hope that there is a way to beat the charges. At Tidwell Law Firm, our …
When couples divorce, or when unmarried people have children together, they will need to decide who has custody of the children. Child custody can be simple or complicated, depending on whether the parents can reach an agreement between themselves. At …
Legal separation is not directly addressed under Texas law. However, you can still “legally separate.” In other words, there are no specific statutes addressing legal separation. So, it is not specifically recognized by Texas courts. That means that you and …
Gun collecting is a popular hobby in Texas. Although many people buy guns because they want to hunt, others are simply gun enthusiasts who like collecting guns and maybe shooting them on the range.Whatever your reason for wanting a gun, …
Texas has some of the strictest drug laws in the country. The penalties for basic possession can include life imprisonment under certain circumstances. If you have been caught with even a small amount of a controlled substance, you can possibly …
Cyber crimes and their penalties can be found in the Texas Penal Code Chapter 33. Broadly speaking, computer crimes, or cyber crimes, are any crimes committed with a computer. It can include solicitation of a minor, hacking, defrauding, identity theft, …
If you are considering or are in the process of a divorce, you may have questions and need an overview of Texas family law. Here, we’ll take a look at what you can expect from the court process, how lawyers …
There is a range of DWI punishments in Texas. 1st Offense: a Class B Misdemeanor, punishable by not less than 72 hours or more than 180 days in the county jail, and/or a fine not to exceed $2,000. 2nd Offense: …
There are numerous types of assault crimes in Texas. They range from Simple Assault, which is Class C misdemeanor, to Aggravated Assault, which is typically a Second Degree felony (although there are circumstances in which it could be charged as …
If you are charged with a crime, you will likely be on probation, or “community supervision” at some point. Living your life under strict rules isn’t easy, but if you violate probation, there are consequences. Community supervision (probation) is a …
If you are on probation, it’s understandable that you might be worried about being arrested again. Being arrested and receiving a new charge while on probation is a terrifying prospect, especially if it causes more legal and financial problems for you. When you receive your order of probation from the
Like in other states, it is illegal to drive while intoxicated in Texas. You are considered intoxicated when your BAC is at or above 0.08% and you get behind the wheel of the car. A lot of people want to know, however, if can passengers drink alcohol in a car?
One of the biggest concerns our divorce clients have when coming to our law firm for legal advice is the cost of divorce in Texas. The honest answer is that the overall cost of a divorce depends on a number of different factors. Factors include whether children are involved, how
Most people are aware that it is illegal to punch someone. But did you know that Texas law actually allows people to agree to mutual combat? In effect, Texas law allows two people to fight and injure each other. If you are being prosecuted for an assaultive offense, you might
Texas strictly regulates certain substances, and the penalty for possessing an illegal substance will depend on what group it belongs to. Currently, penalty group 1 Texas drugs are those the government deems are especially dangerous. As a result, you could be facing significant time in prison if you are caught
The advent of the internet has opened up limitless opportunities for people and businesses around the world. However, it also provides the possibility for people to use the anonymity of the internet to make claims against competitors or accidentally run afoul of the law with its ever-changing rules about internet
Violating probation in the State of Texas can come with serious repercussions. The court feels as though it cut you some slack by sentencing you to a period of probation as opposed to incarceration. It will be difficult to convince them that they should continue cutting slack in light of
Assaults happen in all different kinds of settings. They happen at football games, bars, and in the home. When the police are called, or a victim gives them a statement, their job is not to debate you or listen to your story. Their job is to “investigate” (take a statement,
There is a step-by-step divorce process in Texas. For those who are considering ending their marriage, the question of where to start and the sheer gravity of the decision often make divorce a difficult decision. Add to that a belief that children might be negatively impacted, and many put off
