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Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates
16-Jul-2019
On June 10, 2019, Governor Gregg Abbott signed into a law a bill that legalized the industrial production of hemp. The legislation, which took effect immediately, was initially introduced to help farmers compete in the rapidly growing hemp production ...
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Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates
14-May-2019
Under Texas Penal Code Section 2.01 “All persons are presumed to be innocent and no person may be convicted of an offense unless each element of the offense is proved beyond a reasonable doubt.” While many people are familiar with the ...
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Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates
15-Apr-2019
Criminal cases are pursued by the government - either at the federal or state level - and only the prosecutor working on behalf of the government can officially drop charges. If an alleged victim decides they no longer want to pursue the case, they ...
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Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates
19-Mar-2019
The New Multi State CCW Covers 36 States, Is Yours Included? If you are excited about the new multistate CCW permit, you are not alone. It covers conceal carry in 36 states in the US, allowing for cross state carrying so you are protected while ...
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Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates
19-Feb-2019
Public Intoxication, Jail Time & Posting Bond It is not uncommon for Spring Breakers to contact Texas police departments ahead of time to ask about fines for public intoxication, fighting, or other spring break “criminal” activities ...
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Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates
18-Jan-2019
Answering Your Bail Bond Questions At Jerry Loftin & Associates, we provide both criminal defense and bail bonds for our client’s legal needs. We are your only Fort Worth legal firm that is also a bail bond agency. Below we answer common ...
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Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates
17-Dec-2018
Be Careful What You Post When Going Through a Divorce Divorce is never easy. With emotions running wild and access to understanding peers at the tip of our fingertips, it is no surprise that social media plays a role in the process. Unfortunately, ...
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Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates
21-Nov-2018
Once you are arrested for a DWI, your actions following the incident can have a substantial impact on the outcome of your case. Unfortunately, many people make simple mistakes—mainly because it is their first time going through the criminal ...
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Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates
23-Oct-2018
For most of us, social media has become a significant part of your daily lives. From photos of your adventures and check-ins where you eat to tweets about your opinions and thoughts, we voluntarily provide platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and ...
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Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates
28-Sep-2018
It’s estimated that every single person in the United States will be pulled over by flashing red and blue lights at least once in their lives. In fact, one-third of all traffic stops made by the Texas Highway Patrol Division typically results ...
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Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates
17-Aug-2018
Child custody battles can be emotionally overwhelming, time-consuming, and costly. The last thing you want to do is undermine your case by making a mistake. The following are common child custody mistakes to avoid: Putting yourself first. The family ...
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Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates
11-Jul-2018
Imagine this: you’ve had a few drinks and the bar is about to close. Rather than leave your car, you decide to take a brief snooze in order to be in a better condition to drive as soon as you wake up. Since it’s relatively warm at night, ...
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Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates
21-Jun-2018
Smartphones are just about everywhere nowadays, even in the hands of teenagers who cannot bear to be torn away from this relatively new technology. While many use it to stay in constant contact with one another, always gossiping in real time, an ...
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Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates
24-May-2018
Telling others about your divorce can feel awkward or uncomfortable. It is never in your best interest to badmouth your soon-to-be-ex, but sometimes it is hard to figure out what to stay. Here are a few tips on how to break the news of your ...
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Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates
20-Apr-2018
What do you do if you feel your citation was unfair or you didn’t commit the traffic violation at all? The good news is you have the ability to contest your traffic citation. The bad news is the process can be confusing and involved. Our legal ...
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Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates
10-Apr-2018
When you’re searching for experienced legal counsel after being charged with a criminal offense, the best individual for the task is a criminal defense lawyer with previous prosecution experience. A prosecutor is an attorney who files criminal ...
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Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates
4-Apr-2018
Some couples create post-marital agreements to outline marital expectations, while others use them to establish new expectations and save a failing marriage. Whatever your reason, take a look at some of the biggest benefits it can provide. Benefit ...
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Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates
16-Mar-2018
Any type of past criminal record can have a severe, negative impact on people’s lives. Even if charges were dropped in your arrest, you can have a difficult time obtaining employment, housing, loans, and more because of your criminal record. ...
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Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates
14-Feb-2018
After hundreds of new laws went into effect on September 1, 2017, the new year also brings more than two dozen new laws passed by the Texas legislature last year. They regulate everything from identification requirements and odometer readings. The ...
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Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates
2-Jan-2018
Pre-marital agreements, also known as prenuptial agreements (prenups), are contracts signed by potential spouses before an actual marriage occurs. These documents are created and signed to protect each spouse’s financial interests, negotiate ...
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Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates
21-Dec-2017
Everyone knows that driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a serious offense that law enforcement strictly enforce. However, what happens when you’re arrested for this crime and are below the legal drinking age of 21? These cases ...
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Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates
4-Dec-2017
A common alcohol related offense is using or possessing a fake ID. In Texas, fake IDs are most prevalent among college students who are looking to get into bars. Despite emerging technologies that are designed to prevent identification fraud, college ...
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Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates
1-Dec-2017
The bail bond system gives people the opportunity to get out of jail and maintain their freedom until their trial date. Although each state has its own unique bail bond options, the essential principles are usually the same in every bail bond system. ...
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Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates
28-Nov-2017
Facing charges for a crime can be frightening experience, especially if you are facing felony charges. However, a misdemeanor charge can be just as frightening. Unfortunately, many people are under the assumption that misdemeanor charges are just a ...
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Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates
30-Aug-2017
Many people are not entirely aware of the rights they have as citizens being arrested or facing criminal charges. While most believe know they have a right to an attorney, they do not know when, where, and how they can invoke that right – ...