Any incident that leads to the death of one person can carry with it long-term legal issues, in criminal as well as civil court. In Texas, the deliberate and intentional killing can be charged as a form of murder, but a number of other types of deaths may lead to...
Music industry leviathan Scooter Braun has officially divorced his wife of seven years Yael Cohen. Braun manages the likes of Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato and more. Ms. Cohen is a philanthropist and the daughter of South African mining magnate David...
There's a surprising double standard in the interrogation room: Although the people who are being interrogated are expected, to tell the truth, it's actually quite legal for Texas officers to lie during these conversations. Police are legally allowed to lie to minors...
In Texas, juvenile justice proceedings are a subset of the Family Code. The juvenile system operates very differently from criminal courts for adults. Juvenile proceedings marry aspects of family court with those of civil court. There are many reasons juvenile justice...
When one becomes a parent in Texas and elsewhere, it is likely that they consider all the future memories he or she will make with their child. Unfortunately, not all parents remain active in a child’s life. This may be due to a split or a divorce, but it may also be...
Going through a divorce can be a traumatic time for everyone involved. A divorce is full of emotions along with important matters that need to be decided. Not every couple agrees that a marriage is over in some circumstances. Sometimes, one spouse holds out hope that...
Juveniles who have been taken into custody on criminal charges are often under a great deal of pressure to confess to an alleged offense. Just like adults are, they are protected by the Fifth Amendment against self-incrimination, but they may not be aware of this, and...
Texas is a community property state, which means that marital assets are equally owned and therefore equally divided amongst spouses upon divorce. This type of division can have serious implications for your future, especially when you’re dealing with a significant...
Prosecutors in Texas and around the country are required to turn over exculpatory material to the defense. This includes evidence that would be favorable to the defendant, could reduce their sentence if they are found guilty or could be used to impeach the credibility...
Most residents of Texas who are contemplating a divorce understand that Texas is a community property state. To most people, the phrase “community property” means that the couple must divide their assets equally. The law, however, does not operate in such a mechanical...