Assault is a serious criminal offense in Texas. You could face significant penalties, such as imprisonment and fines. Even if the case gets dismissed or the jury acquits you of the charges, the arrest alone is enough to affect your life negatively. The stigma could follow you and interfere with your ability to find employment […]
Since someone else caused your injuries in a car crash, you can pursue compensation to cover your losses. It’s your right to do so. In the meantime, you want to be sure that you don’t do anything to hurt your potential personal injury claim. Being injured in an accident isn’t something anyone is prepared for. […]
There is a range of benefits to forming an LLC, whether you’re starting a new business or restructuring an established company. An Austin Business Formation Lawyer at the can help you understand how this type of entity works and why it is vital to create your LLC the right way to protect yourself, your business, and your interests. […]
Driving while under the influence is a serious charge and being convicted of the crime comes with significant consequences. A DWI conviction can impact your ability to drive, your employment opportunities, your housing options, and more. Additionally, a DWI conviction could threaten your liberty, given the possible penalty of jail time. If you’re charged with […]
As tempting as it is to text your child when they’re spending time with your ex, you should be extremely careful before pushing that “send” button. Anything you send to your child could potentially be read by your former spouse and used against you in a custody dispute. If you repeatedly text your child during […]
The short answer to this complex question is yes, you can get married to someone who has entered the U.S. on a visitor visa. Generally, anyone from a foreign country enters the U.S. with a visa. The type of visa they are granted is based on the intent of their visit. A non-immigrant visa designates […]
Fall is the perfect time of year to take out the motorcycle for a ride along a scenic route. The leaves start to change colors, and temperatures aren’t as scorching as they are during the summer months in Texas. Commuting to school, work, or riding out of town can be an enjoyable experience for motorcyclists. […]
Immigrant rights advocates scheduled demonstrations all around the country last weekend, January 14 and 15. The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles spokesman Jorge-Mario Cabrera said of the protests, “This is our first salvo to what may be a long, drawn out campaign.” The demonstrations are the latest movement in the advocacy that has […]
The opening of Texas’ 85th legislative session last Tuesday, January 10, made immigration advocates in Austin anxious, especially with the growth of anti-immigration sentiments as propagated by President-elect Donald Trump. Immigration advocacy groups said they will band together to make sure that immigrants’ rights will not be trampled on, with Austin Sanctuary Network’s Reverend Babs […]
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick plans to make Senate Bill 23 into a law in the upcoming legislative session. The bill was filed by Texas State Senator Charles Schwertner and seeks to require state contractors to use a federal electronic verification system to ensure the immigrants they are hiring have legally immigrated to the United States. […]