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Welcome to the McCarty-Larson Legal Blog, your go-to resource for insightful and up-to-date information on Criminal Defense and Family Law. Our blog is dedicated to providing comprehensive analysis, practical advice, and expert commentary on the most pressing legal issues you may face. Whether you are navigating the complexities of a criminal case or dealing with sensitive family law matters, our experienced attorneys offer invaluable guidance to help you understand your rights and make informed decisions. Stay informed and empowered with our latest articles, case studies, and legal updates.

 

Criminal Defense, Drug Charge

Drug Possession Charges in Texas: Penalties, Penalty Groups, and Defenses

Posted on by McCarty-Larson, PLLC
A man standing alone with his head down in a dimly lit courthouse hallway, representing the weight of facing drug possession charges in Texas

Being arrested for drug possession in Texas can turn your world upside down. Texas has some of the toughest drug laws in the country, and even a small amount of certain substances can result in felony charges, years in prison, and a criminal record that follows you for the rest of your life. If you […]

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Child Support

How Custody Changes Affect Child Support Modification in Texas

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Child upset as parents argue about custody and child support in Texas

When your custody arrangement changes, your child support usually changes too. Maybe your child is living with you now instead of the other parent. Maybe you picked up far more parenting time than your order gives you. A shift like that can raise or lower the amount of support, but the new number does not […]

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Child Visitation

How to Enforce a Child Visitation Order in Texas

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Father and son walking hand in hand, representing enforced child visitation time in Texas

If your co-parent keeps blocking your parenting time, you have real options to enforce a child visitation order in Texas. Being denied court-ordered time with your child is stressful, and it is normal to feel angry or powerless. Still, your visitation order is a binding court order, not a suggestion. At McCarty-Larson, PLLC, our family […]

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Expungement, Family Violence Laws

Can You Expunge a Dismissed Family Violence Charge in Texas?

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Person walking forward through a sunlit field after expunging a dismissed family violence charge in Texas

If you are asking whether you can expunge a dismissed family violence charge in Texas, you have probably already felt the sting of one following you around. The case was dropped, yet the arrest still shows up on background checks. It can cost you a job, an apartment, or a professional license, even though you […]

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Criminal Defense, Federal Crimes

Is Sextortion Illegal in Texas? Laws and Penalties

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A person holding a phone in low light, illustrating online sextortion under Texas law

If you are asking whether sextortion is illegal in Texas, you may be caught in a frightening situation right now, either as a target or as someone facing an accusation. Maybe a stranger online is threatening to share private images unless you pay. Maybe your child came to you in a panic. Or maybe you […]

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Criminal Defense, DWI

What Is Bentley’s Law in Texas? DWI Child Support

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Cars on a Texas road at night, representing an intoxication manslaughter case under Bentley's Law

If you are trying to understand Bentley’s Law in Texas, you are likely facing one of the hardest situations a person can go through. Maybe you or someone you love caused a fatal crash while driving, and now the legal fallout feels endless. On top of a serious criminal charge, Texas law can require years […]

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