Dallas Law Blog
How driving while intoxicated charges can derail your career
An arrest for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Texas can result in criminal consequences ranging from incarceration and fines to the suspension of your license. What people often fail to consider when deciding how to handle pending Texas DWI charges are the...
Can’t pay your child support this month? Here’s what you need to know
If you’re worried that you can’t pay your child support obligation next month, you certainly aren’t alone. Unemployment rates are surging, and most people are struggling to meet their basic needs. Child support is a legal obligation that parents have toward their...
The point where civil and criminal law intersect in Texas
Criminal law involves the creation and enforcement of statutes intended to protect people and Society from the inappropriate, abusive or violent actions of others. Civil law creates structure and responsibilities between members of society to one another. Civil law,...
3 common reasons for people to use a trust in their estate plan
Trusts are misunderstood and underutilized legal tools that offer substantial protection for those planning their estate. Trusts create a separate legal entity whose sole focus is to administer and distribute specific assets and give you control over the way your...
How is child custody determined in Texas?
When a couple divorces, one of their most common concerns revolves around child custody. How will the child’s time be split between each parent? Who gets to decide? In Texas, a divorced couple can propose a custody plan they’ve agreed upon to a judge for written...
Music Industry: Is Crowdfunding right for your band?
Your band has developed somewhat of a following, word of mouth has been great, attendance at your live shows continues to grow, tons of views on Youtube. This gets you to thinking, is it time to record an album? If the answer is yes, the next question should be how do...
Marijuana Breathalyzer Is Coming Soon
DON'T SMOKE AND DRIVE. In a previous post, we touched briefly on catching a DWI case for smoking weed. Marijuana is quickly becoming decriminalized or legal in many states with rest to likely follow suit in the very near future. However, just like alcohol, just...
Music Industry: Am I Missing Out on Digital Royalties?
Don't think that you have to have a big-time record deal or have had a superstar artist record one of your songs to be entitled to MAILBOX MONEY. You might be missing out on DIGITAL ROYALTIES Digital royalties are fees that service providers such as Pandora, SiriusXM...
Forming a New Band: Do I Really Need an Entertainment Attorney?
A lot of bands think that unless they are signing with a record label there's really no reason to have an attorney. If you're waiting for that big record deal you might be waiting a while. In today's digital streaming world there just aren't many artists being signed...
Will I go to Jail for possession of Marijuana in Dallas?
Is my marijuana case going to land me in the "joint"? It seems like every time you turn around these days another state has legalized or drastically reduced the punishment for possession of marijuana. Even the great lone star state has attempted to lessen some of the...
