If you have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony, the offense can be found in your criminal record. Furthermore, if you were arrested, then you also have a criminal record. Fortunately, expungement offers a way to clean your criminal record as if the crime had never occurred. In Texas, there are specific circumstances that need to be met in…[...]

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Did you get a call in the middle of the night about your child getting arrested for a DUI? Perhaps he or she arrived home hours after the ordeal took place and now you’re trying to determine what to do next. In Texas, DUI charges are specifically reserved for minors under 21 years of age, whereas DWI charges are typically…[...]

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In the event of a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) arrest and charge in Texas, not only are you facing a conviction that includes jail time and fines, but also license suspension. Not being able to drive your vehicle to work, to school, or to conduct day-to-day activities can make life extremely difficult. However, there is a chance you may be…[...]

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What is Probable Cause? Probable cause is a legal doctrine by which law enforcement officials have the right to make an arrest without a warrant, obtain a warrant for arrest, or conduct a personal or property search. Although a variety of factors contribute to a police officer’s level of authority in any given situation, probable cause needs evidence or facts…[...]

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A no contest plea – known as nolo contender in legalese – means that the defendant does not contest the charges, while at the same time, does not plead guilty or innocent either. There are several reasons why a person would choose to make a plea in this manner. First, pleading no contest is mainly a move that affects the…[...]

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If your license was suspended as a result of being charged with a DWI in Texas, you can reinstate your license by satisfying the requirements set forth by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) and paying your reinstatement fees. However, the system itself can be quite complicated. About Your Suspended License When your driver’s license is suspended, the Texas DPS…[...]

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Whether you’ve heard it on a television show or a movie, most Americans know that in some cases the police are required to “read you your rights.” The Miranda rights originated in a 1966 U.S. Supreme Court ruling – Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 – which declares that whenever a person is taken into police custody, before being questioned…[...]

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Picture this: You’re sitting on your couch when you hear a knock on your door. It’s the police and they are here to search your home...without a warrant to do so. Can they do this? Is this legal? Many people know that the police need to possess a warrant to search your home from watching cop shows and legal dramas…[...]

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Between legal fees, dividing your assets and debts, and possibly even moving out of a shared home, divorce costs can quickly add up. Divorce is the start of a new chapter of your life, so don’t start that chapter completely broke. Our El Paso family law attorney shares how planning for your divorce can help you save money in the…[...]

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Whether you have just started your divorce process or have been separated from your former spouse for a long time, child custody can be a major source of tension between parents. Sometimes parents can come together and form an agreed visitation and custody plan, but sometimes it is just not possible. Even though there is no right or wrong between…[...]

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