Ways to Get Around While Your License is Suspended

Ways to Get Around While Your License is Suspended

When you have a suspended driver’s license, chances are you feel like you’re essentially trapped in your own home without having a way to get anywhere. Thankfully, this never has to be the case, as you can actually apply for a restricted license. On the...
Is panhandling illegal in Austin, Texas?

Is panhandling illegal in Austin, Texas?

Thanks to recent revisions to city code, panhandling is not illegal within the city of Austin. However, the new rules on the books currently ban aggressive confrontation. More specifically, unwanted contact, offensive language, blocking someone, or following someone....
Travis County Ballot Initiatives 2019

Travis County Ballot Initiatives 2019

Residents of Travis County will soon vote on two propositions and a total of ten proposed state constitutional amendments as part of the 2019 general election. Here are the two specific propositions related to the city of Austin that are on the ballot for voters to...
The Legality of Toilet Papering a Person’s Home

The Legality of Toilet Papering a Person’s Home

Chances are that at some point in your life, you’ve heard of someone TP’ing or toilet papering another person’s home. It could have happened either somewhere in your own neighborhood or in another location across the country. Generally defined,...
Can You Be Arrested for Missing Jury Duty?

Can You Be Arrested for Missing Jury Duty?

Those who have received a summons for jury duty may have been tempted to throw the document in the garbage, almost like they never even received it; however, this is the last thing that should be done, as deliberately missing jury duty can actually result in you being...
How are children affected by custody battles?

How are children affected by custody battles?

When it comes to the ending of a marriage and the process of a divorce, it’s no secret that both of these situations can be stressful for adults. Unfortunately, if there are children involved in the relationship, the one thing that typically follows is a custody...