Getting arrested is an experience nobody wants. An officer depriving you of your freedom and holding you accountable for a criminal offense is frightening and stressful, especially if you are unaware of your rights as a detainee. When a law enforcement officer places you in handcuffs and takes you into custody, it does not...

Immigration law is a prominent area of litigation in Texas. Texas was the very first state to adopt the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act in 2001 – a law allowing undocumented immigrant students to attend public universities at in-state tuition rates. If an undocumented student received a high school degree...

  Many Texans carry guns to protect themselves and ensure their family and friends’ safety. Still, knowing when it’s legal to use deadly force can be confusing. It’s vital to know when it’s legal to shoot someone you think is threatening your family. What Is the Castle Doctrine? The castle doctrine is the name...

Texas LTC Requirements Texas Government Code Chapter 411, Subchapter H sets out the eligibility criteria that must be met in order to obtain a license to carry in Texas (LTC). Unless you are active duty in the military, you must be at least 21 years of age to meet federal qualifications to purchase a handgun....

Breaking the law to get into the US is never recommended, but immigrants from all walks of life will tell you that getting into the country legally is an expensive and time consuming ordeal. And the initial process does not earn you citizenship. If anything, getting through immigration legally is much like the game...