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On October 1, 2020, seven top aides of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a letter notifying their human resources director that they had contacted federal law enforcement authorities to request that their boss be investigated for potential crimes. The letter states that Paxton is being accused of bribery, abuse of office, and improper influence […]
by Kyle Therrian My soliloquy. We are living in an unprecedented moment in US history. As this global pandemic spreads and threatens our lives and livelihoods, some of our leaders have risen and met the challenge. As a result, many of us are now the subject of “stay-at-home” or “shelter-in-place” orders. And as a result, […]
By Kristi Tyler Perhaps you or a loved one have endured an arrest and a long wait to see if a case would be filed against you. Then, you receive a notice to appear in court. You may be wondering: What happens now? How long will this take? What can I expect from this process? […]
By Kristi Tyler If you or a loved one has ever been arrested and charged with a crime, you may find yourself wondering, “When will this nightmare be over?” Unfortunately, you will find that much of the criminal justice system fits the old saying, “Hurry up, and wait!” So, what can you expect? How long […]
Kyle Therrian was selected for the 2019 Rising Stars list, a multi-phase selection process that mirrors the patented methodology used to assemble the Super Lawyers list. Attorneys designated as Rising Stars are up-and-coming attorneys who are 40 years of age or younger and have practiced law for 10 years or less. No more than 2.5 […]
CBD oil is currently taking Texas by storm. Many people swear by this product to help manage the symptoms of many different diseases and ailments. However, CBD oil is made from the cannabis plant, so it could potentially contain THC, which would make the oil a banned substance. Buyer beware! The state needs more manufacturing […]
Many Collin County criminal cases start with someone contacting the police and filing a report. This is a common occurrence in family violence cases–someone tells the police their partner assaulted them. After some time has passed, however, the accuser may not wish to go forward with criminal prosecution. Maybe the person made up the whole […]
is pleased to announce that Derk Wadas and Bo Kalabus have been selected for inclusion in the 2018 Texas Super Lawyers list. Derk Wadas serves as a managing partner of and has been selected for the Super Lawyer list for 5 consecutive years. He is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Board of Legal […]
With the Fourth of July coming up next week, we pulled some facts together about shooting off fireworks in Collin County. Can I shoot off my own fireworks in Collin County? Use and possession of fireworks is allowed, but only in the unincorporated areas of Collin County. In other words, as long as you are […]
Gun laws can be confusing. Every state has its own laws, and there are federal laws that come into play as well. Plus, some state laws are not transferable everywhere, so it’s not uncommon for people to face weapons offenses even though they believe that are within their legal rights. Most states—like Texas—have concealed carry […]