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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The Importance of Renewing Your Vehicle Registration
Taking care of our vehicles can, at times, pose a burden on our already hectic day-to-day life. There is plenty that goes into being able to drive and having a vehicle that meets the law’s standards. Auto insurance, maintenance, repairs, and of course, obtaining the vehicle inspection sticker—these are just some of the requirements that […]
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The Path To the Bike Lane & How It’s Helped Curb Bicycle Accidents
If you’ve driven in some of today’s most populated cities in the U.S, you have likely come across the new-ish road addition of the bike lane. Some cities began this trend many years ago, while others just adopted it a few years back. The number of bicyclists—hobbyists, competitors, and frequent commuters—is growing from coast to […]
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Texas Slip And Fall Law: Misconceptions and FAQs
Slip and fall injuries are incredibly common in America and the world at large. So much so, in fact, that slip and fall injuries have been satirized ruthlessly (e.x. Life Alert jokes). But slip and fall injuries are no laughing matter—slip and fall accidents result in 9 million hospital visits each year, with potentially millions […]
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Divorce in Texas: What You Need To Know
Divorce is the often tragic conclusion to the beauty of matrimony, and it is a route that many marriages often end in. In fact, nearly half of all first-time marriages end this way, and it can be extremely jarring for the couple and the families that had been intertwined. By the end of this year […]
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Things to Keep in Mind About Traffic Violations and What They Mean
The Texas roads can be chaotic. Driving is a big game of chance and trust. After all, you trust that others will follow the principles of defensive driving and follow traffic signs and lights. And yet, there has probably been a moment in your driving life that you have found yourself committing a traffic violation. […]
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How A Lawyer Can Go About Helping You With a Car Accident Claim
No one wishes to get in a car accident, but if it does happen, it is best to know what to do and be prepared. Some people end up repairing their cars and taking care of injury expenses on their own, but why not work with a lawyer who could keep you from spending even […]
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Can a Divorce Lawyer Help with Mediation?
A divorce lawyer has one main priority: advocate for the client as best as the law permits. Sometimes this includes mediation. Divorce lawyers can mediate a divorce in El Paso. This is so long as both parties agree to it. Both must consider the divorce lawyer as a neutral party. Divorce lawyers can help with mediation, but […]
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DWI Charges Explained by a DWI Lawyer
We all know that getting a DWI is a stressful experience for anybody involved. Rumors are always circulating about how a DWI can ruin an individual’s life, and while a DWI can certainly have a large impact on your quality, it helps to have a lawyer who understands the facts behind a DWI charge. […]
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