Task Force Chair Kirsha Haverlah and County Attorney Delia Garza have been putting their resources into addressing the growing amount of Domestic Violence cases within Austin and Travis county. To do this, they instituted a variety of reforms to the way the government and legal system can handle domestic violence cases. These reforms aimed to…
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The cultural festival South by South-West is coming to a close. Almost every year since 1987, the largest music festival in the world has given Austinites a week to remember. This year, the festival ran from March 7 – March 15 and featured over 1,000 bands, film, education and art. Over 300,000 people are estimated…
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The prevalence of fake IDs and misrepresentation of age has become a significant issue across the United States. According to IDScan.net’s 2024 Fake ID Report, Texas ranks among the top 5 states at the forefront of catching fake IDs, highlighting a troubling trend that extends beyond just teenagers trying to get into bars. Misrepresentation of…
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Texas’s Permitless Carry Bill Allows Expungement of Unlawful Carry June 16th, 2021 was a momentous day for Texas gun rights advocates as Governor Greg Abbott finally signed House Bill 1927 into law. HB 1927, commonly referred to as the Permitless Carry Bill, eliminates the requirement for Texans to obtain a license to carry a handgun…
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Austin DWI Attorney Clarifies, What Is The Punishment For The First DWI In Texas? “My first advice to any person or any client is to NOT drive a vehicle after drinking,” states Kevin Bennett, considered the best DWI attorney in Austin, Texas. “If you are not driving then you won’t be arrested on a drunk…
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Law Enforcement See Rise in Assault & Domestic Violence Cases Due to COVID-19 Restrictions Currently, America and the rest of the world is undergoing a public health crisis like no other. COVID-19 cases are on the rise and unfortunately the death toll isn’t far behind. The pandemic caused many states including parts of Texas to…
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Texas Governor Declares Public Health Disaster for the First Time in More Than 100 Years For the first time since 1901, the governor of Texas has issued a public health disaster for the entire state. Gov. Greg Abbott made the declaration on Thursday. It goes in effect today, March 20, and will end at midnight…
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Travis County New Public Defender Office Hires Virginia Law Professor as Lead For years, Travis County has been one of the largest counties in the country without a public defender’s office. Instead offenders who couldn’t afford legal representation had to resort to the Capital Area Private Defender Service (CAPDS), which is a non-profit joint venture…
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New DWI Law Gives First-Time Offenders a Chance to Seal Their Records Texas, unfortunately, has garnered an infamous reputation for harsh driving while intoxicated (DWI) laws. However, a newly passed bill known as HB 3582 might ease some of the issues DWI offenders face post-conviction. The state of Texas now allows first-time DWI offenders to…
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What Drivers Must Do After a Crash to Avoid Hit and Run Charges You’re driving along and suddenly you feel an impact. It’s clear you’ve just been involved in a motor vehicle crash and the results are devastating. You might not have insurance, so you fear the serious civil actions you might face. Maybe you…
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