There is always legal recourse. However, the further along you get in the criminal system, the harder it is to undo whatever your status has become. A big part of overturning any judge or other conclusions made in the legal system, as a mandate from the court, will usually cost a LOT of MONEY.... View More

Yes, you can BOTH be charged with possession of the gun as you both were within arms-reach of the weapon.

You can escape criminal charges if your friend acts like one, and takes an official position of ownership or control of the weapon.

There are a lot of different ways to... View More

The IRS considers several factors in determining whether an organization qualifies as a "church" for purposes of tax-exempt status including whether the organization has an established place of worship. That does not necessarily mean a permanent building of its own.

The IRS... View More

Political campaigns are legally required to stop sending text messages if you reply 'STOP' or forward the message to 7726, but not all political advertising comes directly from a candidate's campaign. Not to mention there are a lot of political candidates.

There are a... View More

Unless the parties agree--which would be highly unusual--the TRCPs do not apply in arbitration proceedings. The rules of the arbitration tribunal apply.

There is no rule that requires an attorney attending a deposition to provide a firm name or address to a court reporter. It is commonly... View More

In Texas, JP courts have exclusive original jurisdiction over every eviction case. Even though the receiver was appointed by another court pursuant to its jurisdiction over matters arising from the Family Code, the receiver is required to file the eviction case in JP court.

At the eviction... View More

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answered on May 28, 2025

This is a very insightful and important question, especially for commercial drivers who operate under both state and federal regulatory frameworks. Let’s unpack the legal standards involved here.

General Rule: Reasonable Suspicion for Traffic Stops

Under the Fourth Amendment,... View More

It is unclear what you mean by "for the principal (my legal name in all caps)."

A bank or financial institution has various regulations which allow them to honor a POA but also require them to confirm the identity of their customer. A bank may require the principal to confirm... View More

You need to have your husband sign a POA and authorization in your favor for those specific medical records. If the lawyer does not represent an adverse party, the lawyer will likely honor the POA and authorization and release the medical records to you.

Too much time has passed to address this situation that occurred way back in April 2020. The "COVID shutdown" back then has been lifted for some time. The Supreme Court of Texas issued numerous COVID orders temporarily addressing legal issues like tolling the statute of limitations,... View More

A grandparent has standing to petition for certain rights with respect to grandchildren. "Standing" is the legal right to ask the court for something. Until you have a court order, you do not have "rights" simply because your grandchildren lived with you.

A... View More

Because there is no procedure or mechanism for transferring a pending civil case from one state court to a court of another state.

If you filed the pending case and your ex-husband did not file a counterclaim, you might be able to dismiss your pending California case without prejudice... View More

First, remember that in a criminal case, only the prosecutor can file a motion to dismiss. The defendant and his attorney cannot.

With that in mind, the answer to your question is the prosecutor could file a motion to dismiss on the ground that the code does not authorize the issuance of a... View More

I would contact a consumer protection attorney. You'll want to dispute the inaccurate information that is being reported by that background check company but a consumer protection attorney would likely be able to help you dispute the inaccurate information. I would recommend for you to reach... View More

If you purchased the warranty in Texas and it does not contain either an arbitration clause or forum selection clause, you can sue the company here in Texas for breach of the warranty contract. Depending on what the lawsuit filed by the Pennsylvania AG alleges, there may even be a suit for a Texas... View More

I would challenge that warrant. I believe that the paraphernalia in your car is way too tenuous, to get a good warrant. If you were charged, you have the right to get a copy of the affidavit that was the basis for the warrant.

I can not believe you can't find a lawyer to go after that... View More

You are in a tight spot!

If you have no criminal record, and you can prove that you did attempt to save the other person's life, you may have a good chance at winning a jury trial.

If you have drug convictions on your record, you are going to be fighting uphill.

Ask if... View More

No this is not a RESPA violation. Property taxes are the legal responsibility of the owner (YOU). Lenders almost always require a borrower-owner to timely pay their property taxes. Sometimes, lenders require the borrower-lender to escrow money by paying an additional sum each month with the loan... View More

No, the order is not void, but it is potentially voidable. If your attorney filed a special appearance, the question of personal jurisdiction was presented to the court. It then became incumbent on you through your attorney to set your special appearance for hearing and to secure a ruling from... View More

Certain language in Freeman was later expressly disapproved by the Supreme Court of Texas in Mapco v. Forrest, 795 S.W.2d 700 (Tex. 1990).

You can shepardize this case by going to any legal library or through subscription services like Lexis or Westlaw. There are 90 cases listed in... View More