Blog Posts in 2021

• Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 20-Dec-2021

  Intoxication Manslaughter Charges

  What Constitutes Intoxication Manslaughter in Texas? According to Texas Penal Code § 49.08, intoxication manslaughter (or DWI Causing Death ) occurs when a person: operates a motor vehicle, aircraft, watercraft, amusement ride, or assembles an ...

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• Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 3-Nov-2021

  How Substance Abuse Can Affect Divorce Proceedings

  Divorces can be messy and draining. Navigating a divorce with (past or present) substance abuse issues is even more complicated. Substance abuse issues can affect multiple facets of your divorce, especially when children are involved. How Does ...

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• Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 20-Oct-2021

  What Is the Difference between a Contested & Uncontested Divorce?

  Divorces don’t always happen one way. In fact, there are two basic types of divorce that spouses can have: a contested divorce and an uncontested divorce. As you might assume, there are key distinctions between these types of divorce. We find ...

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• Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 23-Sep-2021

  When Should I Update My Will?

  Your last will and testament is an important part of your estate plan. Proactive estate planning allows you to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your legacy both throughout your lifetime and once you are gone. More specifically, your will lets ...

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• Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 3-Aug-2021

  Street Racing Vehicles to Be Seized in Texas

  Vehicle Seizures for Street Racing in Texas Effective Sept. 1, 2021, Texas police officers will have the authority to seize street racers’ vehicles under House Bill 2315. Street racing is illegal in Texas, as it is unlawful for a person to ...

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• Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 7-Jul-2021

  What Crimes Are Most Likely to Happen During Summer?

  Certain Crime Rates Are Higher in the Summer Police departments in Texas are seeing a rise in “summer crimes,” which mainly include property damage and car burglaries. The warmer weather tends to encourage people to stay out later at ...

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• Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 11-Jun-2021

  HB 37: Texas Porch Pirate Law

  Are Porch Pirates Illegal? Life is slowly returning to normal during the COVID-19 pandemic. People are going back to school, work, and the gym, eating out, and “going out and about” to socialize after about one year of staying at home and ...

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• Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 19-May-2021

  Seat Belt Laws to Be Strictly Enforced in TX

  Police Are Buckling Down on People Who Don’t Buckle Up After 432 car crashes occurred in Houston this past year, with 166 of those collisions being fatal, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is rolling out its 19 th annual ...

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• Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 5-Apr-2021

  How Can 4/20 Celebrations Lead to Drug Arrests?

  4/20 Drug Arrests: Don’t Run the Risk The “marijuana holiday,” known as 4/20, is quickly approaching. While the origins of the beloved cannabis holiday remain unclear, the bottom line is countless people across the nation will waste ...

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• Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 5-Mar-2021

  Eligibility for Criminal Record Expungement in Texas

  Who Qualifies for Expungement in Texas? A criminal record can reflect an arrest, charge, or conviction. However, no matter what your criminal record looks like, the bottom line is that it can significantly hold you back. Valuable opportunities in ...

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• Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 11-Feb-2021

  What Is the Difference Between Mediation & Litigation?

  How Is Mediation Different from Litigation? A divorce can emotionally traumatize you and your children. Thus, if you are getting a divorce, you must ensure you do it right no matter how overwhelmed you’re feeling. The decisions you make during ...

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• Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 22-Jan-2021

  4 Ways Social Media Can Affect Your Court Case

  Examining Social Media’s Impact on Your Case A good rule of thumb is to assume that nothing on the internet is private. No matter what privacy settings you enable on your social media apps, do not make the mistake of believing that no one else ...

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