Are you noticing problems with the concrete of your new home’s foundation or in your new swimming pool? If so, you’re not alone. Homeowners have recently been noticing a rare issue with concrete. It has been referred to as Concrete Cancer. The technical name for this phenomenon is Near-Surface Alkali-Silica Reaction, or NSASR, which has been found in Central Texas. …
What Happens to my Driver’s License if I Have Been Charged With a DWI in Texas?
If you are suspected of an alcohol-related offense and refuse to take a breath or blood test, your driver’s license will be suspended if you’re over 21 and don’t ask for an Administrative License Revocation (ALR) Hearing within 15 days from the date of service of your DIC-23. After 40 days, a driver’s license will automatically get suspended on the …
Where do I go to Resolve a Traffic Violation?
Oftentimes when we are driving and get pulled over for a traffic violation, we never think in terms of jurisdiction. Jurisdiction is the authority of a Texas court to summon you for the allegation of an offense. If you ever wonder why you have to go to the court that you are appointed to instead of the one nearest your …
Why Hire a Traffic Ticket Lawyer?
This area of law generally involves Class C misdemeanors that fall within the Transportation Code. Convictions of these sorts can have adverse and prejudicial effects on your ability to keep your license. We aim to keep our clients driving and to set you up for a better outcome in case you get stopped again. Why Not Just Pay Your Traffic …
What is the DWI Law in Texas?
The statute for intoxication and alcoholic beverage offenses can be found in Chapter 49 of the Texas Penal Code. More specifically: Sec. 49.04. DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED. (a) A person commits an offense if the person is intoxicated while operating a motor vehicle in a public place. (b) Except as provided by Subsections (c) and (d) and Section 49.09, an offense …
What are Some Circumstances Where Having a Construction Attorney is Necessary?
A construction attorney can be hired as a safety measure or in a litigation situation. Sometimes, contractors need a construction attorney when they are having trouble getting paid. A lot of construction cases revolve around getting paid. For instance, if an owner believes that the contractor did not satisfy their contact, they may withhold payment also known as “retainage”. As …
How to Make Effective use of a Mechanic’s Lien
A mechanic’s lien is great tool. The constitution supports the lien for material men. You can always use it to leverage your position to get paid. Construction disputes are largely about money issues. As long as you do your work and comply with either a statutory lien or constitutional lien, you always have the opportunity to leverage the owners’ property …
What is a Civil Judgment?
A civil judgment is a ruling against a defendant in a court of law. It refers to a non-criminal legal matter and often requires the defendant to pay damages. Damages are generally money amounts. How Does a Lawsuit Start? When a plaintiff wants to sue a defendant, a complaint is filed with the jurisdiction where the issue occurred. If the …
What is a Breach of Contract?
A business contract creates certain obligations that are to be fulfilled by the parties who entered into the agreement. Legally, one party’s failure to fulfill any of its contractual obligations is known as a “breach of contract”. Depending on the specifics, a breach can occur when a party fails to perform on time, does not perform in accordance with the …
