From bank fraud to forging stocks, bonds, or cash, there are a variety of activities in Texas that can land you with a third-degree felony. Let’s take a look at the five most common ones: 1. Theft According to the law, theft occurs when a person unlawfully appropriates property with intent to deprive the owner
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Jury or judge? That is the question we’re going to address today. Let’s take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of each option for your trial. Pros and Cons of Jury Trials At a jury trial, the outcome of a case is decided by a group of law-abiding citizens. This is different from a
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Copyright, like trademark and patent, is a type of intellectual property protection designed to safeguard the creator, owner, or holder’s exclusive right to claim an original work as their own. Copyright is protected by laws passed by Congress, giving it preemptive power over state laws and making it the law of the land across all
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Every month in the Texas courts, literally thousands of debt lawsuits are filed by debt-buyers, lenders, creditors, and institutions with outstanding bills. Suppose you have been sued by any of these entities and received a debt claim citation in Texas. In that case, it is critical that you know how to respond and that you
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Do you need a Power of Attorney? In this article, we’ve done the research to help you understand the different types of POA, so you can decide which makes sense for your situation. So keep reading to learn all about the POA process in the State of Texas! What Is Power of Attorney? A power
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Like most Americans, nearly every Texan has some kind of debt, and many Texans have a combination of different types of debt. The following is an overview of the different kinds of debt in Texas, which our office assists clients with every day. Different Types of Debt in Texas Secured Debt Secured debt is debt
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Whether you are a plaintiff, defendant, or just a witness who received a subpoena to testify in the mail, a deposition is serious business. You may be wondering, can I refuse to give a deposition in Texas? The answer is yes, but under the risk of contempt of court. The Texas Rules of Civil Procedure,
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Like many other states and the United States federal courts, the State of Texas has a three-tiered court system. In the Texas court structure, there are district/county courts, appeals courts, and a state supreme court. Specifically, at the appellate level (the middle level), there are fourteen separate courts of appeals with jurisdiction over both civil
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Texas state laws provide for another avenue to obtain money or valuable property to satisfy a judgment that the defendant/debtor is trying to avoid paying, and that is through the professional efforts of a court-appointed receiver. Under Section 31.002 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, a judgment creditor may “obtain satisfaction on [a]
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Oftentimes for our clients, being awarded a judgment against a debtor is winning the battle with the war still ahead. This can understandably be infuriating for a client who knows the defendant owes them money, who had to go to court to have a judge agree that the defendant owes them money, and who still
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How does bankruptcy affect mortgage? A major concern for many homeowners contemplating Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Houston is whether they will lose the roof over their heads as part of the bankruptcy process. The good news is that your mortgage company cannot raise your interest rate or change other terms of your loan as
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People often ask stressful questions like “can I keep my bank account if I go bankrupt?” and, “can you have money in the bank and file bankruptcy?” While it doesn’t happen very often, your bank may freeze your bank account during bankruptcy, and this experience can be both inconvenient and upsetting. Fortunately, with a little
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