In 2015, Williamson County established a veteran’s treatment court for the purpose of providing resources and support for veterans accused of low-level crimes. This program assists veterans who struggle with issues like PTSD, or other issues that lead to self-medicating by connecting these individuals with services through the Veteran’s Administration and other service providers. Does… Read More
Can Drug Dependency Lead To Mental Health Issues?
Mental health is a complex and delicate issue and one that can vary dramatically by the individual. The set of circumstances that might send one person spiraling into a depressive episode, for example, might not even phase someone with different genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors. As such, it’s important to approach these issues with patience and… Read More
The Consequences of A Criminal Record
You know that breaking the law has consequences. From jail time, to fines, to community service, there are lots of ways that an arrest, followed by a conviction, can have serious repercussions that will affect the rest of your life. Depending on the crime’s classification—misdemeanor or felony—the consequences may vary. Even for what you might… Read More
The Texas Employment Laws You Need To Know
Whether you are an experienced business owner, or just starting out, you’re probably aware that there are a lot of laws pertaining to employment wherever your business is located. While many of these laws vary by state, some are federal laws which apply across all 50 states. These laws relate to all aspects of… Read More
Proactive Treatment: Specialty Courts in Williamson County
In recent years, Williamson County has seen a significant movement towards providing treatment when individuals face certain types of crimes, as opposed to just charging them with a crime and seeking jail or prison time. These programs are designed to address the root cause of offenses, instead of jumping straight to punishment that may result… Read More
Terminating At-Will Employees In Texas
In the state of Texas, most employers are able to fire their employees for almost any reason, just as most employees are able to quit at any time, for any reason. This is called the At-Will Employment Doctrine, and it provides a significant level of freedom to both parties in an employment relationship. Just because… Read More
Mental Illness + Drug Dependency
Today’s criminal justice system suffers from a massive increase in various types of crimes because of an individual’s mental health. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, nearly 2 million people with a mental illness are booked into jail. Nearly 15% of men and 30% of women booked into jails suffer from a serious… Read More
Ready To Open A Second Location? Read This First.
Opening a second location is a big step in the life of your business. It’s not something that should be taken lightly, and definitely not something you want to rush into if you don’t have the resources to do it properly. That said, a second location can be a big money-maker if you do… Read More
Hemp: Here’s What You Need to Know
The times they are a-changin’, when it comes to hemp and hemp byproducts in the state of Texas. You’ve probably heard already that as of the end of the most recent legislative session, a new law went into effect that changes the legal status of hemp and CBD products for Texans. House Bill 1325 legalized… Read More
When Is Legal Action Necessary For Your Business?
We spend a lot of time on this blog discussing how to keep your business out of legal trouble, and generally speaking, that should still be your primary goal. But what happens when you need to be the one to incite legal action? Maybe you have a troublesome client who has racked up a large… Read More
