by Kyle Flowers | Nov 29, 2022 | Protective Orders
If you are a victim of family violence, you can file for a protective order against the abuser. Family violence includes not only physical violence but also threats, emotional abuse, and economic control. You do not have to be married to or related to the abuser to...
by Kyle Flowers | Nov 28, 2022 | Protective Orders
A protective order is a legal order issued by a court that requires one person to stop harming or harassing another person. The person who is being harmed or harassed is called the “protected person.” The person who is being ordered to stop the harmful or...
by Kyle Flowers | Nov 9, 2022 | Protective Orders
If you’re in the Plano area and you’re looking for information on a protective order, you might be wondering what the difference is between a restraining order and a protective order or even different types of protective orders. Here’s a quick...
by Kyle Flowers | Nov 3, 2022 | Criminal Law, Theft Crimes
In the past few years, there has been a surge in catalytic converter theft crimes in Dallas. In 2020, there were 655 thefts in Dallas. That was up over 500% from 2019’s total of 123. In 2021 the theft count rose to 2,212; another increase of over 300%. ...
by Kyle Flowers | Oct 19, 2022 | Criminal Law, Theft Crimes
If you have been caught shoplifting, you may be wondering what the consequences will be. While the punishment for shoplifting is ultimately up to the judge, there are some common consequences that petty theft crimes can incur. Shoplifting is still a crime. Depending...
