Yes, that means YOU. It doesn’t mean you guilty people or you people who aren’t good at talking to authority figures. I mean every person, every situation — YOU. First, let me start off with a very basic fact. No one ever talks himself out of being arrested. I know you want to think that…
DetailsI have been thinking a lot about my personal bias when I meet a client. As much as I would like to think that I am above personal bias and that I can just listen to the facts and look past the person’s physical characteristics or mannerisms, I am reminded of the defense I helped…
DetailsAbsolutely never put yourself if this position. Drinking and driving is very dangerous and alcohol affects different people in different ways. There are at least a thousand different variables that affect how alcohol can make you feel and act. It’s best not to drink and drive at all. However, I get asked all the time…
DetailsWhile some states only require certain professionals to report child abuse, Texas law requires that any person with knowledge of possible child abuse must promptly inform law enforcement. Specifically, anyone having cause to believe that a child’s physical or mental health has been or may be negatively affected must report the case to authorities. Reporting child…
DetailsHaving uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage is important to protect yourself. While it is undoubtedly annoying to pay extra every month at the off chance that the other driver may not be insured or may be underinsured, it is worth protecting yourself in the long run. Here is how it works in Texas – if your claim…
DetailsGetting into a car accident can send anyone into a fit of frustration, even if there are no physical injuries and only minimal damage to the vehicles involved. Here are three things you should remember to avoid making the situation worse than it already is: 1. Stay calm This is the most difficult one but…
DetailsDigging up dirt on a prospective student is no difficult task – especially with increasing amounts of information about individuals being put online. Whether you are applying to a new job, college or professional school, you should be extremely cautious about what your online presence says about you. However, there may be one group of…
DetailsAs cell phone distractions become a growing problem – more and more states are passing laws forbidding fiddling with cell phones while behind the wheel noting that distractions while driving can be akin to driving while intoxicated. Perhaps the biggest of these distractions is texting while driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that…
DetailsOn June 17th, 2011 – Governor Rick Perry signed into law a bill that requires certain procedures school authorities must take if an athlete is suspected of suffering from a concussion while playing sports. The measure is known as Natasha’s law. Specifically, the law requires each school to appoint a concussion oversight team to deal…
DetailsAlthough there are numerous reasons to make a will, here are 5 big reasons making a will can benefit you and your loved ones: 1. Creating a will allows you to dispose of your property and assets according to your wishes Perhaps the best reason to make a will is to exercise control over…
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