Criminal Prosecution Versus a Civil Lawsuit in a Sexual Misconduct Case Sexual misconduct of different types can result in very serious charges against the perpetrator. If convicted of a crime involving sexual misconduct, an accused potentially faces a variety of…
Often, when we think about a DUI case, we initially only consider the criminal sanctions and penalties that the offender is exposed to. The obvious penalties come to mind: loss of driver’s license, possible jail time, probation, and treatment. However,…
In today’s modern world we are all familiar with how much electronic accounts play a huge role within our day-to-day life. Majority of people have or have heard of Facebook Accounts, iTune Accounts, Twitter, Instagram and SnapChat accounts. What happens…
In Texas, married couples can divorce based on no-fault of either spouse. Section 6.001 of the Texas Family Code states: “On the petition of either party to a marriage, the court may grant a divorce without regard to fault if…
Some of the main functions of a family lawyer are, including things like child custody and mediation. However, the job of a family lawyer doesn’t stop there, as there are countless things to consider and deal with when it comes…
The U.S. Department of Transportation estimates almost ½ a million wrecks involving trucks occur every year. These accidents result in thousands of deaths and thousands more serious injuries annually. While any automobile accident can be a dangerous and stressful event,…
Grandparent rights in Texas Family Law At the Brandy Austin Law Firm, we have a diverse array of family law clients. Many people do not know that grandparents tend to have child issues as well. Quite often grandparents are overjoyed…
A drug recognition expert, or DRE, is an officer with special training and certification in detecting signs of drug use or impairment in others. The training for certification is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and it…
Many issues can arise when a loved one passes away. When looking for free legal advice online, hiring a probate lawyer may be one of the top questions you have at this time. When you’re considering whether or not to hire…
When married couples get divorced their current estate planning documents must be updated. For purposes of this article, we will assume a traditional-type divorce with the former spouses moving on with living separate lives. Living Trust Your Living Trust usually…