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Facing criminal charges is an intimidating process. Not only are you arrested, but even if you bond out, you still have the potential of having a criminal conviction on your record. Whether the charge is a misdemeanor or a felony, having a criminal conviction can cause serious repercussions for your future. One way to avoid having a conviction on your…
Requirements to Obtain a Divorce In order to obtain a divorce in the State of Texas, one of the spouses must have been a resident of the state for a continuous six-month period. Additionally, one of the spouses must have been a resident of the county where the divorce is filed for at least 90 days. Grounds for Divorce The…
Probation revocation occurs when the State of Texas alleges that someone has violated one or more of the terms of their probation. When this happens, a hearing will occur, and the State will attempt to prove that you violated one or more terms of probation. If the State is successful in doing this, you could be forced to serve the…
The State of Texas refers to child custody as “conservatorship.” The person with the court ordered conservatorship of the child is called the “conservator.” There are three different types of conservators in Texas. Joint Managing ConservatorA joint managing conservator is the result of the court ordering a joint conservatorship. This is the preferred outcome in Texas, and means that the…
Creating a will allows you to create a plan for the distribution of your assets upon your death. Although wills are not legally required, dying without one means the distribution of your estate will follow the default rules of the Texas intestacy laws, which could result in your assets being distributed in a way that you would not have wanted.…
Calculating Child Support If you are obligated to pay child support, the court will consider your net income from all sources to determine how much you owe. The court will also consider the number of children you will be supporting. Based on your net income and number of children being supported, the court will make a finding as to what…
Appealing a criminal conviction is the process of attempting to show that there is a legal reason your conviction should be overturned. Every one convicted of a crime in the State of Texas has the right to an appeal, subject to the exception that pleading guilty typically requires a waiver of the right to appeal. The criminal appeals process is…
Henry Ruggs III, second year wide receiver out of the University of Alabama and promising young player for the Las Vegas Raiders, was recently involved in a high-speed accident which killed 23-year-old Tina Tintor and her 3-year-old golden retriever Max. According to reports, Ruggs was going 156 miles per hour, had a blood alcohol content of .161, and had a…
Misdemeanors are crimes in the State of Texas which are punishable by up to one year in county jail. The Texas legislature divides misdemeanor offenses into three classes: Class A, Class B, and Class C. Each of these classes carries its own punishment range, including the amount of time you can be imprisoned, and the amount you may owe in…
Felonies are the most severe type of criminal offense in Texas, punishable by up to life imprisonment and a $10,000 fine. The Texas legislature divides felonies into five distinct categories: Capital, 1st Degree, 2nd Degree, 3rd Degree, and State Jail Felonies. Capital Felonies Capital felonies are offenses that are punishable by death or life in prison without parole. Capital murder…