An eighteen wheeler overturned after it rear-ended an SUV. The impact caused a chain-reaction crash that killed one person and sent seven others to the hospital. According to police and witnesses, the wreck occurred on Interstate 20 not far from the Cleburne Highway exit. After ...
Parker County Criminal Defense Blog
‘Trivago Guy’ Charged with Drunk Driving in Houston
Maybe television pitchman Timothy Williams should have booked a room instead of driving on the freeway in his hometown. Williams, who got his acting start as a troubled teenager on an unaired Cosby Show episode, is one of the most recognized TV personalities in America. Accordin...
What You Need to Know About Tour Bus Crashes
Fort Worth is a very popular regional tourist destination. Unfortunately, a few seconds can transform a fun weekend excursion into a tragedy. Tour buses are huge vehicles that weigh tens of thousands of pounds and often carry hundreds of gallons of diesel fuel. On the inside, to...
What to Look For in a Parker County Criminal Defense Attorney
If you go to Google and enter a search phrase like "Weatherford drug crimes lawyer," about a million results will pop up. A few of these lawyers may just take your money, but the vast majority would probably defend you very well in court. They would also give you solid legal advi...
Avoiding the Collateral Consequences of a DWI
All criminal cases have collateral consequences. For example, when people Google your name, some very unflattering images and entries may appear at the top of the page. Furthermore, many people must miss work to attend court appearances. Finally, criminal proceedings usually hang...
Five Car Crash Dos and Don’ts
In a criminal investigation, the first 48 hours is usually the critical time. In much the same way, the first 48 hours after a car crash have a significant bearing on the rest of your case. Many victims unintentionally create problems for their Fort Worth personal injury attorne...
Marijuana Legalization Push Draws Opposition
A partial decriminalization measure cleared an important procedural hurdle, but there are still roadblocks ahead. The House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee approved H.B. 63 by a 5-2 vote. The next stop is probably the House floor, where the measure enjoys bipartisan support. Un...
Three Quick Pretrial Release Options in Parker County
Any time behind bars is bad for you, bad for your family, and most importantly for our purposes, bad for your Weatherford criminal defense attorney. Jail time increases the risk of a brain injury. When the cell doors close, stress hormone production goes through the roof. Any un...
Some Insurance Company Defenses in Elderly Slip and Fall Claims
When people over 65 fall, their physical and emotional injuries are usually overwhelming. In fact, roughly half of these fall victims can never live independently again. Many older people have pre-existing conditions. When falls aggravate these physical conditions, the victims u...
Responding to Common Larry Joe Taylor Arrests
Thousands of people go to music festivals like this one. Truth be told, I might be one of them. Because of the crowd, there's always a very large police presence at these festivals. Usually, officers are basically a visual deterrent to crime and a presence to make people feel saf...
