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Traffic Tickets by Text? One Texas city is trying it, but is it a good idea?

Traffic Tickets by Text? One Texas city is trying it, but is it a good idea?

Traffic tickets by text? One Texas city is trying it, but is it a good idea? If your city...
Pretextual Stops: When cops lie about why they pulled you over

Pretextual Stops: When cops lie about why they pulled you over

Pretextual Stops: When cops lie about why they pulled you over. If you or a family member has ever...

What happens when a friend is arrested? (North Texas Edition)

What happens when a friend is arrested? (North Texas Edition). So it’s late at night and you get...
Texas Protective Orders

Texas Protective Orders

Texas Protective Orders. If you are alleged to have committed assault family violence or domestic...
Jury Selection (Voir Dire) in Texas

Jury Selection (Voir Dire) in Texas

Jury Selection (Voir Dire) in Texas. Jury selection is one of the most important and yet most...
UPL - The Unlicensed Practice of Law

UPL – The Unlicensed Practice of Law

UPL – The Unlicensed Practice of Law. Every once in a while, I will run into somebody that...

“Court is back in session…SCOTUS that is!”

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear 39 cases during its 2021 – 2022 term. SCOTUS began...

Texas Board of Legal Specialization Reappoints James Whalen to Criminal Law Exam Commission

The Whalen Law Office is proud to announce the reappointment of Managing Partner James Whalen to...

Out of the Mouths of Babes … Ryne Sandel Spoke About the 4th Amendment to Ms. Pam Holmes 6th Grade Class at Midlothian ISD

Albert Einstein once said, “If you can’t explain it to a 6-year-old, you don’t...