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What is The Difference Between Legal Custody and Physical Custody?
Whether you are in the midst of a contentious and emotionally charged custody case or divorce or are considering divorce, you must understand the various types of custody to ensure that you end up with a parenting plan that’s in your child’s best interests. When researching your child custody options in Texas, legally known as… read more
Texas Child Custody Factors
If you are contemplating a Texas divorce and have children, it is imperative you are familiar with the state’s custody terminology and method of determining child custody. While this is only a brief overview of Texas child custody, it will help you prepare for your meeting with an experienced San Antonio child custody attorney. Conservatorship… read more
Texas Shoplifting Laws
Texas defines shoplifting as the intentional and unlawful taking of property from a store, retailer, or merchant, with the intent to deprive the store or retailer of the property without their consent. Shoplifting in Texas is a serious crime and may be classified as a misdemeanor or felony. The classification and penalties faced by an… read more
Drug-Free Zones in Texas
As drugs have reached school campuses and other areas where children congregate across the country, states have created drug-free zones. Drug-free zones are designated areas where fines and prison sentences are enhanced for drug possession and distribution crimes than other places where children are less likely to populate. In Texas, drug-free zones are those places… read more
Injury to Child, Elderly, or Disabled Individual in Texas
Texas classifies most cases of simple assault involving bodily injury to another person as Class A misdemeanors. However, when the victim is a vulnerable person, i.e., a child, an elderly person, or a disabled person, this classification is raised to a felony. It does not matter if the alleged offender had an intent to injure… read more