Important Criminal Law Terms You Should Know: A Brief Glossary
Your criminal defense lawyer is here to represent you and do all of the hard work for you throughout the trial. While this is great, it can be difficult to keep up with any turn of events throughout your case if you are not familiar with the process. We provide a quick glossary of terms […]
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Things to Consider When You Are Accused of Violating Your Probation
According to in-depth research, up to 4,357,700 people were accused of probation violation in 2019. If a police prosecutor suspects you of violating probation, they may issue a warrant for your arrest. The officer may sentence you to the county jail until your scheduled revocation hearing. In such delicate cases, it’s essential that you take […]
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What to Do After a Cop Pulls You Over
In the state of Texas, there are 17,822,760 licensed drivers. In fact, Texas is the state with the second-highest number of licensed drivers. The number one spot goes to California, which has nearly 27,000,000 licensed drivers. Regardless, Texas and Texan drivers understand the crucial importance cars and vehicles play in our daily lives. We use […]
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How Texas Family Law Has Changed in 2021
The year 2020 brought about numerous changes to the field of law, especially in family law. Due to stay-at-home orders and the risk of contracting COVID-19, courts became more lenient with orders. Many of these changes were carried into 2021 to further accommodate families. With that being said and with the ever-changing rules of family […]
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How an Adoption Lawyer Can Help You
The process of adopting a child can be exciting and life-changing, all at once. Of course, it is a big decision, and you want to make sure that you are navigating the process the best way possible. The process of adoption is usually very long, but when you have a lawyer to help you, the […]
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FAQs About Car and Truck Accidents
No one turns their vehicle on and starts driving thinking they’ll be in an accident that same day, but it can happen to anyone. Some accidents are more severe than others, but nonetheless, there are important steps of action to take if you are able to do so immediately after the accident occurred. If you’ve […]
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Famous Supreme Court Cases That Changed U.S. Family Law
Family law is an umbrella term for several cases. Family law works with includes marriage rights, custody, and blended families, domestic violence, guardianship, and much more. Parents, married couples, and families are protected thanks to the laws that have been added throughout history. Family law has been rather significant in our nation’s Supreme Court, marking […]
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Most Common Holiday Season Legal Issues
The holiday season is a time for rest and relaxation, but that doesn’t mean our countries laws simply go on holiday. We’re still susceptible to legal issues, even if the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful. Here at the Huerta Law Firm, we stand by our clients every step of the […]
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When To Say NO To Law Enforcement
When a law enforcement officer stops you for some reason or comes to your home, there’s some things you must know. Knowing when and how to properly say “No” to an officer can sound scary, but it falls under your rights. You might get a little shaken up by the sudden stop. Getting nervous can […]
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Understanding the Three-Strikes Rule Before You’re Out!
Texas utilizes the three-strikes rule, but there’s some confusion on what falls under it. Taking from the baseball rule of a “strikeout,” the same enforcements put into play with the law. Three-strikes and you’re out, which means 25 years to life in jail. Unfortunately, even without killing someone, the sentencing can reflect a similarity. It’s […]
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