Complete guide to Walker County courts in Huntsville, Texas. Local attorneys explain criminal and family court procedures, locations, and what to expect.
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Unveiling the Secrets of Government Property: Using the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
In today's world, understanding the history and details of government property can be crucial for various reasons,...
Understanding Geographic Restrictions in Texas Custody Orders
When parents in Texas divorce or separate, one of the most contentious issues often involves the geographic...
New Legislation Introduced in Texas to Codify the Registration of ‘Kei’ Cars
The ability to register a Kei car in Texas represents a significant advantage for enthusiasts of these compact...
The Importance of an Original Will in Texas Probate
The Importance of an Original Will in Texas Probate If you have gone to the trouble of making out your Last Will & Testament in Texas, it is critical that you know where the Original Will is. An Original Will is the Will that you originally signed, and perchance had notarized. We often refer to it […]
9th Court of Appeals Opinions – August 10th
On August 10th the 9th Court of Appeals released several opinions and other rulings, one of which was not a memorandum opinion. GIPSON v. TEXAS – Reversed and Remanded At issue in this case was the 252nd District Court’s revocation of the Appellant’s probation. The Appellant had plead “True” to one of three allegations that […]
Court of Criminal Appeals: “a cell phone is not like a pair of pants”
The highest appellate court for criminal matters held that a warrantless search through a cell phone violated the 4th Amendment on the U.S. Constitution. The cell phone was in the property lockup of the Walker County Jail when an officer with the Huntsville Police Department accessed the contents of the phone without a warrant or […]
Importing the Perfect Car, Part I
Policy and Introduction to the 25 Year Exemption This commentary is the first in a series of articles which will discuss legal issues with the titling and importation of foreign cars into the United States of America as part of our growing focus on the legal issues affecting the automotive enthusiast community. In this article […]
Enhanced DWI Crackdown: No-Refusal Year Round in Harris County
By now most are familiar with no-refusal weekends. Taking their cue from case law, law enforcement agencies and prosecutor’s offices have put in place procedures on certain high-risk weekends to ensure that as much evidence as possible is gathered against anyone suspected of DWI. The procedure is now common, but still usually limited to those […]