Title 3, Chapter 12, of the Texas Penal Code addresses punishment ranges for individuals found guilty of a crime. Section 12.01 states, “A person adjudged guilty of an offense under this code shall be punished in accordance with this chapter and the Code of Criminal Procedure.” Criminal offenses are either designated as a misdemeanor or […]
Texas is one of the few community property jurisdictions in the United States. This means that most property acquired during a marriage, by either spouse, is considered owned equally by the spouses and divided accordingly. So, what is the definition of community property? The Texas Family Code defines it in Chapter 3 Sec. 3.002 as […]
Its election season again, so here is some history on the evolution of voting rights. Originally, the United States Constitution shed very little light on voting and voting rights. The powers and prohibitions of The Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution, only applied to the federal government. So, state governments […]
Here is a simple breakdown of Texas courts and the types of issues they have jurisdiction over. Think about the judicial system as a pyramid, the lower-level courts provide the foundation for the pyramid, and the Supreme Court, or courts, make up the pinnacle. All the other courts fall in between. In Texas, the base […]
The basics of the process usually begins with an investigation. Investigations are normally performed by law enforcement. Officers search for evidence and instrumentalities that give rise to probable cause. Probable cause is what initiates foreword progress in a criminal investigation. Upon finding of probable cause, law enforcement can make an arrest. Many constitutional rights attach […]
When involved in an accident it is important to react appropriately. The first thing a person should do is contact 911. If there is a need for emergency medical attention, be sure to let the dispatcher know so the appropriate personnel can respond. Next, exchange information with all parties involved, even those bystanders who witnessed […]
