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13 October
Understanding Common Law Marriage in the State of Texas
Most couples who get married choose to have a civil or religious ceremony to solemnize their marriage. However, residents of Texas can also get married through the process of a common law marriage. Texas couples should understand how to enter a common law marriage in Texas, including the rights, benefits, and responsibilities that come with…
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6 October
What Is Clemency? The Different Forms of Relief from Criminal Convictions and Sentences in Texas
A criminal conviction and sentence can have numerous short- and long-term consequences for individuals, including incarceration and the loss of certain civil rights or professional opportunities. However, defendants convicted of crimes in Texas may pursue relief from their conviction or sentence through the clemency process. A defendant may ask the Texas Governor to grant clemency…
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2 October
Will the 2025 Federal Sentencing Guidelines Apply Retroactively? Texas Update
We previously reported that the United States Sentencing Commission voted to amend the guidelines. However, the guideline amendments will only affect those who have not been sentenced. In August, the Sentencing Commission voted not to retroactively apply the upcoming amendments. The Commission: What they are and what they do The United States Sentencing Commission is…
Case Results
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DWI Case
Location: Kaufman County
Outcome Summary: The DWI case was reduced to obstruction of a highway.
Details: The client avoided mandatory ignition interlock and jail time.
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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Location: Kaufman County
Outcome Summary: Client was charged with shooting another person and facing a possible 20 years in prison.
Details: We got the case dismissed. The client never pled guilty and was not placed on probation.