Being arrested for a DWI is an embarrassing and difficult situation to navigate alone. Quick and informed action is needed to successfully beat your charges and avoid the loss of your license, an increase in your health insurance premium and more. No one expects to be pulled over for a DWI or DUI, but these charges [...]
Another Father’s Day has come and gone, and in a perfect world, every dad would have spent the day with his kids. But this is far from a perfect world, and too often fathers and grandfathers are pushed out of their children or grandchildren’s lives through parental alienation, distance, financial problems or other custody issues. The [...]
GETTING THROUGH DIVORCE Getting a divorce is never easy, and for those that are over 50, going through a divorce brings a whole set of unique challenges. Facing a divorce as an older adult can be particularly challenging in its own way. Whether you were waiting for an empty nest or just generally unhappy, divorces [...]
EXPUNCTIONS AND NON-DISCLOSURE IN TEXAS Prospective employers, property owners and mortgage brokers are only a few examples of people who may request performing a background check. A criminal offense, even if you were not found guilty, or even if you paid for the crime with money and/or time, can continue to follow you. What tools [...]
Being charged with a drunk driving offense, whether it is a DWI or DUI, is a frightening and life-altering experience. There are probably a million questions running through your mind, one of them being “What will I tell me family?” With hefty fines and driving suspensions a very real possibility, the support of your loved ones [...]
Regardless of the drug charges you are facing in Texas, you will be up against heavy fines and potential imprisonment. Law enforcement spends a lot of time and resources on this area and sentencing is tough. Whether you have been arrested for drug possession, drug delivery, drug manufacturing or another related charge, Hill & Hill Attorneys [...]
REFUSAL TO TAKE A BREATHALYZER IN TEXAS If a police officer pulls you over in the state of Texas and suspects you have been driving while intoxicated, he or she will usually ask you to take a Breathalyzer or blood test to check your blood alcohol content (BAC). Consenting to this test will allow the [...]
There are many obstacles to be considered during a divorce, including what will happen to your beloved animals. Although many of us consider our pets to be furry, four-legged family members, Texas law does not consider them as such. Here in Texas, animals are considered property in a divorce and the community property rule applies to [...]
Imagine not being able to take a trip to the grocery store, drive your children to school or visit your parents across the state. Drivers who have been arrested for a DWI in Texas can quickly lose their license privileges, even before their criminal court case takes place. When a driver is arrested for a DWI, [...]
DIVORCED PARENTS AND A SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL YEAR Divorce can be hard on children and separate parent-teacher conferences will only make it worse. A new school year is almost here, making consistency especially important for your family. Navigating the new school year can be tricky for recently divorced parents, so follow our tips for a successful [...]
