CHOOSING THE BEST BUSINESS ENTITY FOR YOU Congratulations! You’ve taken the first step and deciding to start your own business. Let Dorman Bell, LLP assist you by setting up your business entity correctly. Setting up a business entity is more than just filing a piece of paper with the Texas … [Read more...] about Choosing the Best Business Entity for You
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On May 20th Your 15 Days Will Be Up
If you were arrested for a DWI on Cinco de Mayo, the clock is ticking. You have 15 days from the day of citation to request your Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearing. If you fail to request an ALR hearing your driver's license will be suspended on the 40th day after receiving notice. … [Read more...] about On May 20th Your 15 Days Will Be Up
Cinco de Mayo in DFW: Have Fun and Be Smart and Safe on the Roads.
Patio weather is here in Texas. It is hard to believe another year has gone by and Cinco de Mayo is almost upon us again. See the link below from EventBrite.com for a list of amazing Cinco de Mayo events in the DFW. https://www.eventbrite.com/d/tx--dallas/cinco-de-mayo-party/ With all the … [Read more...] about Cinco de Mayo in DFW: Have Fun and Be Smart and Safe on the Roads.
SCOTUS, Drunk Driving, and the 4th Amendment
Did you know that some states impose criminal penalties for refusing a blood or breath test? In Texas, although there is implied consent when you operate a vehicle on the roads, you have the right to refuse both a blood and breath test and doing so is not considered a crime. While there can be civil … [Read more...] about SCOTUS, Drunk Driving, and the 4th Amendment
Intoxication Offenses and Consequences
Intoxication Offenses can have a huge impact on a person’s life and the lives of the people around them. Intoxication crimes are unique because they are often charged against people who have no other criminal record and who are unfamiliar with the criminal justice system. The chart below, created by … [Read more...] about Intoxication Offenses and Consequences
DWI vs. DUI in Texas
The elements of a DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) are defined in Texas Penal Code §49.09. The offense of driving while intoxicated is broken down as such: The defendant was intoxicated while operating a motor vehicle in a public place. The term “operating” is important to … [Read more...] about DWI vs. DUI in Texas