Plea bargaining, a common practice in the criminal justice system, offers both advantages and drawbacks. As an essential mechanism for resolving cases, it provides a shortcut to lengthy trials but rai...
The Importance of Having a Will: Understanding the Consequences of Neglecting Estate Planning
Estate planning is critical to securing your family’s future, yet many overlook the importance of creating a will. A will is a legal document that outlines your wishes regarding the distribution...
Turning the Tables in Personal Injury Cases: Demystifying the Power of Summary Judgment with Krystin Collins
When it comes to personal injury cases, navigating the legal landscape can be complex and overwhelming. One crucial legal concept that often arises in such cases is “summary judgment.” We&...
Inheritance Laws in Texas
Chris Thompson, CEPF® MAY 06, 2022 Texas does not impose a state inheritance or estate tax. Most of its laws surrounding inheritance are straightforward. However, if you die without a will, the dist...
5 Most Common Types of Personal Injury Cases
Personal injury is a totally extensive area of law that consists of numerous varieties of injuries. However, there are some varieties of personal injury cases that are particularly common in the Unite...
Topic of the Week: Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon/Possession of Marijuana
The Misdemeanor Marijuana Diversion Program is a program initiated by Harris County that allows offenders that are caught with misdemeanor amounts of marijuana to avoid going to jail and court by taki...
Topic of the Week: Evictions – Tenant’s Perspective
Are you a tenant? Do you feel that you are being wrongfully evicted from a rental property? If the answer to both of these questions is YES, then you are afforded recourse under Texas law. The law aff...
Topic of the Week: Property Tax/Right of Redemption
Every year, homeowners are responsible for paying their property taxes as they come due. With the recent increase in new construction there have been drastic increases in property taxes; making it mor...
Topic of the Week: Receipt of Stolen Property
The Holiday season has arrived and once again it is time to start shopping for gifts. It is not uncommon to be presented with “hook ups” for the Christmas season where people may offer to sell you...