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When Drinking Leads to Violence
By: Brooke Price Studies have shown that domestic violence frequently occurs alongside substance abuse disorders, with alcohol being a major factor.[1] Although drinking is never an excuse for committing assault or any other acts of violence, impairment can impact a person’s judgement, perception, and processing abilities. Simple miscommunications or underlying traumas may be exacerbated when…
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Domestic Violence Law Applies to Women Too!
When we think about domestic violence and abuse, we generally see women as the victim in a violent relationship. In fact, according to the NCADV, 1 in 4 women are physically abused by an intimate partner in their lifetime. However, anyone can experience domestic violence or family violence. With COVID-19 continuing to rise and social…
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Not Happy with Your Court Appointed Lawyer? You’re Not Necessarily Stuck with Them!
By Brooke Price If you are facing criminal charges, you want the best representation possible to minimize the consequences. While there are many qualified and conscientious lawyers who accept court appointments, it is not universal. Even though using an appointed lawyer can have upsides, you may not get the personalized, quality time and attention your…
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Protect Your Legacy by Writing Your Will
By Brooke Price The COVID-19 pandemic is changing our way of life as we know it. With stay-at-home orders lifting and society slowly inching towards normalcy, many people are wondering what will happen to their families if they get sick over the next few months. Austin’s estate planning attorneys are booked solid as people rush…
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Hiring an attorney for a DWI in Williamson County
By Brooke Price In stressful world of COVID-19, being faced with a DWI conviction can be incredibly overwhelming. Alcohol use has significantly increased in the past few months as people are asked to stay home and social distance. While those arrested in Williamson County may not have a court for up to 60 days thanks…
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Prevent Domestic Violence Situations by Managing Stress
The coronavirus has altered lives in ways that few people could have ever anticipated. Americans are grappling with job loss, being forced to stay home, and are homeschooling their children, compounding our difficulties in these unprecedented times. Unfortunately, these hardships are creating an environment where domestic violence can occur more often. Williamson County intake prosecutors…
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As People Emerge From Quarantine, so too do Accusations of Domestic Violence
Texans are finally emerging from stay-at-home orders after being isolated for a month or more. In the wake of couples being forced to stay at home with each other, intake prosecutors in Williamson County say they’re filling a high number of domestic violence cases. Accusations of domestic violence should be taken seriously and investigated to…
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Collateral Consequences of a DWI
By Brooke Price Convictions for DWI offenses can have significant lifelong repercussions. A charge for a DWI offense can range from a class B misdemeanor to a felony, and anywhere from 72 hours in jail with up to a $2000 fine to up to 99 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. Consequences…
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COVID-19 may force you into a new job hunt. Sealing records can help you succeed
By Brooke Price In times of economic uncertainty, your legal record can have a profound impact on job opportunities. Many are being faced with having to find new jobs while businesses are shut down as a result of Williamson and Bell County’s’ shelter-in-place order to combat COVID-19. If you have a criminal record that can…
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Penalties for theft increase in severity during COVID-19 disaster declaration
By Law Office of Price & Wiggins In response to the global pandemic of COVID-19, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has declared a state of disaster for the Lone Star State. According to Abbott’s office, there are more than 30 confirmed cases of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, in Texas and there are more than…
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