After being involved in an accident with a semi truck, you may not be sure what to do next. Do you contact the insurance company? Do you file a lawsuit against the driver? With the help of an attorney, you can figure out how to get yourself the best help and the most in compensation. The following are some other ways an attorney can help after your truck accident. Figuring Out Who Is Responsible Truck accidents aren’t as cut and dried as they might seem. You might suspect the truck driver is at fault, only to realize later that his or her load shifted and there was nothing he or she could … [Read more...]
Capital Punishment in Texas
Within the United States, capital punishment, also known as the death penalty, has had a long and controversial history. This blog details context, history, and facts surrounding the use of capital punishment in Texas since its introduction. In terms of historical context, the first execution in Texas occurred in 1819. The man executed was ship captain George Brown, who was hanged for piracy in Galveston. Upon reaching statehood, hanging was primarily used as a method of execution until 1924. In a few rare instances, the use of firing squads for execution was also permitted (ex: three … [Read more...]
Protecting Yourself Against Forgery
Fraud is such a common occurrence that plagues almost everyone’s lives in one way or another, especially in America. Unfortunately, you may experience fraud at least once in your lifetime and it is important to understand the different types of fraud that can happen to you. Forgery is a type of fraud that involves faking a signature, changing existing documents, or making false documents, deeds, or contracts. Most of the time forgeries include signing someone else’s name on checks. Forgery as a Crime There must be legal significance and falsehood in order for forgery to be a crime. … [Read more...]
What To Do About Debt Collection Robocalls
Debt collection agencies may go through great lengths to obtain payment from consumers for outstanding debts. These agencies commonly use robocalls as a way to remind consumers about an upcoming or overdue payment. After casually talking with friends and family, you may have found that others also receive robocalls multiple times per day. What people may not realize is that a debt collection agency can be utilizing robocalls in such a way that it violates consumer rights. A consumer may ignore, block, or delete these robocall numbers and voicemails, hoping they eventually will just go away. … [Read more...]
Can a Law Firm Contact Me About a Debt?
Bankruptcy Attorney Economic struggles are some of the most stressful and challenges issues people face. Many individuals and families face heavy debt and financial obligations. Sometimes, it may be difficult, if not impossible, to keep up on bills and pay on time. This can happen often with credit cards and medical payments. If you fail to pay up, you'll not only incur late fees and get frequent calls from the company or creditor, but collection agencies may step in. Eventually, even law firms may start contacting you about making payments. This may lead you to wonder whether the firm has the … [Read more...]
Understanding Restraining Orders
Restraining orders are set in place to protect people or businesses from potential harm. These court-mandated orders are used in different situations of alleged violence (domestic, assault, harassment, sexual assault, or stalking). One of the most common uses for restraining orders is to keep people who used to be in relationships, at a safe distance from one another after a relationship ends badly. Domestic violence occurs often within relationships that have lost their spark (especially if one person had a hard time letting go, or there are children involved). These orders will allow … [Read more...]
How to Choose the Right Criminal Defense Attorney
Your criminal situation is unique, and as such, deserves the most qualified lawyer for representation. How do you choose the right criminal defense attorney? Are there certain things you should look for and certain things you should be wary of? The following are a few things to consider when looking for the right attorney to represent you in a criminal case. The Type of Attorney You Need There are different types of criminal defense attorneys, and you should understand what you’re up against before hiring one. For example, if you are facing legal trouble at the state level, you’ll want a … [Read more...]
Pay the Ticket or Appear in Court?
Criminal Lawyer Have you ever received a speeding ticket, only to be told by the officer that if you pay the fine directly to the clerk’s office, you won’t have to appear in court? Have you wondered whether that might be true? When you are caught speeding you have a couple options. First, you can pay the fine and get on with life. Second, you can choose to fight the charges in a court of law. The following will help you make that decision. Paying the Ticket In most cases it is true that you can pay your speeding ticket fine and move on. If you were genuinely speeding, know you were in … [Read more...]
Serving Jail Time for a First-Time DWI
Criminal Lawyer There are some who think on a first offense of any crime, they will get off with a warning, or that the judge will have mercy on them since it’s their first time. Unfortunately, that’s rarely the case. Especially with DWI cases, crimes are not taken lightly, and those who are caught will more often than not spend time in jail on a first offense. What to Expect If you are charged with DWI, you are given the benefit of being considered innocent until proven guilty, just like with any other charge. Guilt has to be established, and is often done by your own admission or … [Read more...]
Moving While on Probation
Criminal Lawyer Being on probation is much like being on punishment as a child. There are restrictions laid out and if you disregard those restrictions, there is more trouble for you. What many will not like, is there is not much you can do without permission. In the case of probation, almost every move you make should be confirmed through your probation officer, because one slip can land you back in jail or in jail for the first time, and this is what you are trying to avoid. Unfortunately, what may be simple changes to you, are not to the court system, and things like relocating may not be … [Read more...]