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A Texas case being decided by the U.S. Supreme Court is focusing on the question of whether someone convicted of a misdemeanor domestic violence offense should lose their right to possess a firearm if the underlying incident did not involve physical contact.  In United States v. Rahimi, defendant Zackey Rahimi was the subject of a… Read More »

Locker rooms of high school and college sports teams have long been associated with pranks and rude behavior. However, a Texas lawsuit alleges that some young basketball players went far beyond traditional locker room conduct. The mother of a high school basketball player in the North Texas town of Perryton is suing the school district… Read More »

The Texas Probate Code allows interested parties to dispute the validity of a will by filing a lawsuit. Typically, the person who contests a will is someone who would benefit financially if the terms of the document are not enforced. A challenger might have received more property under a previous will or if the decedent… Read More »

When someone has too much to drink at a restaurant or bar and proceeds to cause a vehicle crash, it might not just be the driver who is in legal trouble. A bartender accused of overserving a patron who went on to kill a Euless police detective in a drunk driving crash was arrested and… Read More »

As the battle to decriminalize marijuana continues around the country, the fight will be put to a vote soon in San Antonio. A justice and public policy reform organization gathered more than 38,000 signatures from residents, enough to earn the group’s proposed charter a spot on the May 6 ballot. The San Antonio Justice Charter… Read More »

If you are charged with driving while intoxicated in Texas, even as a first offense, you face the prospect of jail time, thousands of dollars in fines and a suspension of your driver’s license if you are convicted. However, as a first offender you may be able to avoid a conviction and some or all… Read More »

Can you defend yourself and your property against protesters? The recent disorder and riots around the country have generated interest in the topic – if you are assaulted or threatened by rioters how much force can you use to defend yourself, your family and your property? Here’s a fairly common scenario. You’re driving in your… Read More »

COVID-19 exposure has led to a litany of serious health issues and tens of thousands of deaths. Though everyone’s health is top priority, afflicted individuals and family members of those who have been lost might wonder what type of claims can be brought in relation to coronavirus infections. Though each case is unique and it… Read More »

During the coronavirus pandemic, previously bustling locations from malls to urban downtowns have gone eerily quiet. But your local pizza place might still be open, along with restaurants that can survive on takeout and delivery orders and, of course, grocery stores. After all, keeping people fed during an epidemic is critical, and food delivery and… Read More »

Across the country, stay-at-home orders have strained law enforcement and tested how far states and municipalities are willing to go to enforce the orders. These directives have triggered controversy and confusion, as standards sometimes differ from town to town or county to county. In certain instances, people who have violated government edicts designed to reduce… Read More »