The mediation process can clarify any productive steps for solving the problem and can provide a neutral, non-threatening environment through which the discussion can take place.
Read MoreThe Miranda Warning has its origins from a Supreme Court case in 1966, which is referred to as “Miranda vs. Arizona.” The case centered around Ernesto Miranda, who was arrested in Arizona three years earlier.
Read MoreThe criminal justice system consists of a complicated set of laws, procedures, and institutions. So, misconceptions about the system can lead to confusion, fear, and even injustice.
Read MoreYou may think you know what to do after you have been arrested and that you can continue with your normal activities.
Read MoreTheir main goal is to make sure their client’s constitutional rights are being protected by advocating for the best possible outcome.
Read MoreEmployers and landlords will usually ask applicants if they have ever been convicted or even arrested for a criminal offense, and they may not want to hire or rent to you if you answered “yes” to this question.
Read MoreHere are 6 more criminal law changes from the last Texas legislature.
Read MoreA number of issues were discussed, but some of them led to a “mixed bag” of new criminal laws. Here are some of the new changes that resulted from this legislative session.
Read MoreWhile both sound like something that the IRS would frown upon, tax evasion and tax avoidance are two different things.
Read MoreIn Texas, someone gets hurt or killed in a drunk driving accident approximately every 20 minutes. This illustrates how serious the problem is and why it’s so important to educate people about it.
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