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 …
A dismissal or a “not guilty” of criminal charges does not automatically erase the criminal records for that charge. An arrest or criminal accusation creates various records throughout many agencies. The types of records created include police reports and arrest …
It’s true: your driver’s license will likely get suspended after you are charged with a DWI. An arrest for DWI in Texas usually leads to a criminal case. In most instances, the police officer also issues a “Notice of Suspension/Temporary …
Theft in Texas is a serious charge. If you face an accusation of a theft crime in Texas, it’s helpful to understand the range of laws and punishments for theft crimes in Texas. If you need assistance with your Texas …
Sexual assault has been in the news recently. The recent arrests and prosecutions of powerful celebrities signals a shift in society’s attitudes towards sexual assault. However, sexual assault in Texas is fairly complicated and warrants close attention so that those …
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
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 job is to carefully review the evidence against our clients
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 Tidwell Law Firm, we have represented numerous parents seeking custody
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 your spouse can split up and live separately and reach
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 numerous gun laws. Generally, this is a pro-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 be looking at jail time for possession of drugs. For
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, breaching security, or damaging property. The Texas computer crimes statute
