Recent Entries

• Texas Sex Crimes

  by Chris Lewis November 11, 2021
  Texas law is strict when it comes to sex crimes. Harsh penalties involving years in prison, lifelong probation, mandatory registration as a sex offender, and so on, await you if you’re convicted of any type of sexual crime. And even before your case proceeds to trial, being accused of a sex cr...

• Who's at Fault for a Single-Vehicle Accident?

  by Chris Lewis November 9, 2021
  Getting into a car accident is difficult, both physically and mentally. It can take its toll on your health and make you feel confused and frustrated. Read on to learn more about fault in single vehicle accidents and how a Dallas car accident lawyer can help. The Driver is Usually at Fault  Y...

• What's the Difference Between State and Federal Crimes?

  by Chris Lewis November 9, 2021
  It is important to know some crimes are handled strictly by the federal government and the others strictly by state government. Just as laws passed by state legislators define crimes under state law, also, the congress defines and punishes offenders that commit federal crimes. Federal Jurisdiction...

• Economic vs. Non-Economic Damages

  by Chris Lewis June 23, 2021
  If you’re considering hiring a personal injury lawyer, then you probably know about the benefit of filing a personal injury claim against the responsible parties in your accident in order to recover a settlement.  But do you know exactly what the various components of a personal injury s...

• How to Deal with a DWI

  by Chris Lewis May 20, 2021
  The state of Texas takes the arrest and prosecution of DWI offenders seriously—something reflected in the punishments that can be meted out to even a first-time offender.  However, there’s a lot that can go wrong with your arrest for DWI. It’s possible there was some sort of ...

• Common Defenses for Sexual Assault

  by Chris Lewis January 30, 2020
  Being convicted of sexual assault can completely change the course of your life and ruin your reptuation. In Texas, the penalties for sexual assault offenders are severe. For this reason, you may need to retain a sex crime lawyer in Dallas to assist in your defense.  But you may be wondering h...

• What Is White Collar Crime?

  by Chris Lewis January 30, 2020
  When you’re arrested and charged with a crime, you may be a little confused about a lot of the terminology being thrown around about your case. For example, terms like “white collar crime” may be used to describe your situation. But what does that mean for your case, and how could ...

• The Texas vs. Federal Criminal Trial Process

  by Chris Lewis January 30, 2020
  When you get charged with a crime in Texas, your crime may be a state crime or a federal crime. Depending on the type of crime you’re charged with, the criminal trial process that awaits you will be different.  If you’ve never been in legal trouble before, then you may not have exp...