If you believe you were given an unfair trial in a criminal case or the jury was biased, you may be allowed to appeal the guilty verdict. Here are several ways juries can be compromised and what to do next to protect your legal rights.   Jury Misconduct 101   Misconduct by jury members can take a […]

After being charged with a criminal offense, you’ll be required to appear in a court of law at a time and date that is chosen for you. If it isn’t a traffic violation, you will be called to attend more than one hearing, none of which are optional. If you fail to make an appearance […]

If you were severely injured in an accident, you may be eligible to add damages for pain and suffering to your personal injury claim.  To determine how much to award you in damages for pain and suffering, the following are typically evaluated:  Your Total Medical Expenses  The overall cost of your medical care following your […]

If you’ve hired a Texas criminal defense attorney after being arrested for a crime, or if you were assigned a public defender, you may be wondering if they need to know exactly what happened.  Honestly, it depends on the attorney. You should prepare for:  Your Criminal Defense Lawyer Not Wanting Specific Details  Although you have […]

Often, people believe the best solution to keeping the peace during the process of a divorce is for one spouse to leave the family home. This may reduce some conflict, but it also puts the spouse who left the house at a serious disadvantage.  If you leave your marital home before the divorce is over, […]