When you finalize your divorce in Texas, you might want to move to a new area as soon as possible. Relocating to a new city or state seems like the perfect way to give yourself a fresh start. Unfortunately, you can't move without a judge's permission, and if you do,...
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How your company may be affected by your divorce
As a Texas business owner, you make decisions each day that impact the lives of dozens, hundreds or thousands of people. You may think that you're uniquely prepared to handle the stress that comes with running your business even during a divorce. However, if you don't...
Todd Shapiro will defend former mayor pro tem in high-profile child pornography case
On February 11, the mayor pro tem of Allen, Texas, was arrested on two child pornography charges. Gary Caplinger, 56, surrendered himself to police, posted the $80,000 bond and was released. Journalist Jobin Panicker of WFAA broke news of the arrest on Twitter and...
Adult court vs. juvenile court
When a minor within the Dallas-Fort Worth area is arrested, it can be quite difficult to determine the outcome of their trial. Because they are a minor and have little to no understanding of the law, states will seek to protect them. However, total forgiveness for...
When is hearsay allowed in court?
In legal terms, hearsay is a statement that was made out-of-court by another person who's not directly involved in the case. Hearsay is typically not allowed as evidence in Texas court cases because it's difficult to prove. However, there are some exceptions. When can...
Too Much to Drink? Your Future Car Might Refuse to Start
After a long work week, many people like to unwind by sharing a couple of drinks with some friends. Though one or two drinks might not impair one's ability to drive, a breathalyzer test may say otherwise. Many of these Friday night drinkers may find themselves pulled...
How Will A DWI Affect All Parts Of Your Life?
Most people know that a criminal charge will have irreversible affects on their life. However, a DWI might not seem quite as serious to some. This is not true. While it might appear a minor charge, a DWI can also affect your life in significant ways beyond just paying...
Todd Shapiro defending brother of local entrepreneur against marijuana-trafficking charges in closely watched case
On December 11th, the Dallas Morning News reported that federal prosecutors have indicted local entrepreneur Justin Magnuson, his stepbrother Clay, and others in an alleged interstate marijuana-trafficking and money-laundering scheme involving millions of dollars....
What are reasonable suspicion and probable cause in DUI stops?
Police officers can't just pull people over because they want to cause them problems. Instead, they need to have reasonable suspicion that a crime is in progress or that one has been committed. Seeing a vehicle license plate that's expired or a person missing a...
Who should make up your divorce team?
When you're getting ready to go through a divorce, one thing you should know is that you may need more than just an attorney. Usually, it's a good idea to have a divorce team, which means working with people such as: Forensic accountants Private investigators...