As a business owner, you have a duty to provide a work environment where your employees can feel safe and comfortable. If any of your employees are sexually harassed at the workplace, you can be vicariously held liable as the employer. Allegations of workplace sexual harassment can severely affect your business’s public image and reputation. […]

It is no secret that having a criminal record can limit your employment opportunities. Data shows that 73% of employers in the country have a proper background screening system in place. In addition, 94% of employers tend to run at least one type of background check on applicants. With this being the case, it is important for

Innocent until proven guilty – also referred to as presumption of innocence – is one of the basic tenets of criminal law. However, the unfortunate reality is that if you are arrested for a crime or even simply face legal accusations, many people may tend to assume that you are guilty. Not only does it affect your

Texas DWI laws can be too complicated for a lay person to understand. As a result, most people do not have a clear understanding of what their rights are if they are pulled over for DWI. And, they don’t know what they should do if they are charged with DWI. In this post, we have

When facing criminal charges in Texas, it is important to do everything you can to fight the charges. That way, you will protect your freedom and reputation. Sometimes, despite your best efforts, you might get convicted of a crime you did not commit. Or, you might receive a harsher sentence than you were hoping for

Texas’s gun laws are among the most lenient in the country. You do not need a state-issued license or permit to own or carry a gun in most places. Still, the state has certain laws and regulations in place to prevent certain people from owning or carrying guns. That is, of course, in order to maintain public

Sexual assault cases are by far one of the most serious crimes you can be charged with in Texas. A conviction could result in hefty fines, lengthy prison term, and a sex offender tag that will haunt you for the remainder of your life. In this post, we have answered six questions that people commonly

Being accused of a crime can be an unsettling experience – especially if it is your first brush with the law. With the possibility of a criminal record looming large, you might inadvertently do something that might actually worsen things for you. In this post, let us look at what you can and cannot do

There is no denying the fact that sexual violence is rampant in the US. Every year, over 400,000 people experience sexual assault in the country. Still, people know very little about sexual assault cases and have several misconceptions about how the criminal justice system handles them. In fact, that is largely due to the way TV shows

Experiencing child abuse false allegations can be an unnerving experience. A conviction can not only result in a lengthy prison term, but also ruin your reputation, career, and social status irreparably. So, it is extremely important to hire an experienced child abuse criminal defense lawyer. That way, you can take the necessary steps to protect your

Domestic assault charges can have serious ramifications in Texas. In case of conviction, you could not only face up to a year in jail or 2 to 10 years in a prison (depending on whether it’s a misdemeanor or felony), but also lose many of your parental rights. So, it is critical to hire an