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  • 2025
    • May
      • DWI in Texas: Why It’s a Big Deal and What You Need to Know
      • Texas Self-Defense Laws: What You Need to Know
      • Understanding Probation Violations in Texas: What You Should Know
      • Community Outreach: Cofer & Connelly’s Dedication to Austin
      • The Impact of a Criminal Record on Employment in Texas
      • Drug Crime Defense with Rehab Solutions
    • April
      • Frequently Asked Questions About Jail Release in Austin, Texas
      • Reefer Madness: The Impact of the Texas Hemp Bill on Marijuana Arrests in Texas
      • Helping Your Child Face Legal Challenges
    • March
      • Spring Cleaning: Expunctions and Clearing Your Criminal Record in Texas
    • January
      • Complex and High-Asset Divorce in Austin: How to Protect Your Interests
  • 2024
    • December
      • DWI Rates Spike During the Holiday Season: Here's How to Protect Yourself If You've Been Arrested
    • November
      • Why Spousal Support Battles Tend to Increase Over the Holidays
    • August
      • What You Need to Know About The Austin Prison System
      • What is the Difference Between Non-Criminal and Criminal Sexual Conduct in Texas
    • July
      • How Summer Vacations Can Affect Child Custody Agreements
      • What to Do If You Are Arrested for DUI This 4th of July
    • May
      • When Can I Be Drunk in Public in Austin, Texas?
      • What’s the Difference Between Assault and Battery in Austin Texas?
      • What to Know About Grandparent Visitation Rights
    • April
      • Can Sex Offenders Get Community Supervision in Austin, TX?
      • What Are Discretionary Conditions of Community Supervision in Texas?
      • Austin Criminal Defense Attorney Shares Tips Surrounding Total Solar Eclipse Celebration
      • What Are Violent Crimes & Why Are They So Serious
    • March
      • What Does the Crime Victim's Bill of Rights Mean for Defendants in Criminal Cases?
      • What Is the Austin/Travis County Family Violence Task Force (A/TCFVTF)?
      • Steps To Take After Being Arrested in Austin
    • February
      • How To Defend a Domestic Violence Assault Charge in Austin
      • How Do I Reinstate My Driver's License In Texas After It Was Suspended Or Revoked?
      • Can Consent Be Used as a Defense to Assault Crimes?
      • State vs. Federal Criminal Cases
      • How Sexual Assaults Are Investigated And Prosecuted In Texas?
    • January
      • Understanding Child Custody Laws
  • 2023
    • December
      • A Look Into The Texas 2022 Crime Report
    • November
      • Mistakes to Avoid After a Car Accident
    • October
      • Texas Hit And Run Lawyer
      • Texas Criminal Trespass Lawyer
      • Texas Burglary Lawyer
      • Texas Revenge Porn Lawyer
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      • Who Decides Sentencing in Criminal Cases?
    • September
      • Texas Child Endangerment Criminal Defense Lawyer
      • Texas Evading Arrest Or Detention Lawyer
      • Texas Resisting Arrest Lawyer
      • Expunction Of Alcohol-Related Convictions For Minors In Texas
      • Texas Furnishing Alcohol To A Minor Lawyer
      • Texas Alcohol Awareness Program
      • Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor Lawyer
    • August
      • Texas Open Container Lawyer
      • Texas CDL DWI Lawyer | CDL Disqualification
      • How Did Texas Gun Carry Laws Change?
      • Underage DWI Laws In Texas
      • Understanding Intoxication Manslaughter Laws In Texas
      • Texas Boating While Intoxicated Lawyer
      • Intoxication Assault Lawyer in Texas
      • What To Do After Being Charged in Austin, Texas, With Drug Possession?
      • I Just Got Arrested for a DWI in Austin: Your Guide to Austin, Texas, DWI Arrests
    • July
      • Texas Penal Code on Public Intoxication: Consequences, Penalties, and Legal Defenses
      • Understanding the Different Types of Alimony
    • May
      • What Happens During a Divorce in Texas?
    • April
      • Is the Sniff (Still) Up to Snuff?
      • Understanding the Impact of Fentanyl Possession and Sale in Texas
    • March
      • Do Children Ever Have to Testify in Court in Texas?
    • February
      • Are There Enhancements for Committing Crimes With My Children Around?
    • January
      • How To Balance Concurrent Family Law And Criminal Defense Matters
  • 2022
    • December
      • How Does My Child’s Juvenile Crimes Charge Affect Our Family?
    • November
      • How Does the Court Consider Criminal History When Awarding Custody?
    • October
      • How Can An Arrest Affect My Child Custody Order?
      • What Do Biden’s Marijuana Pardons Mean for Texans?

        Short Answer: Not Much.

    • September
      • Am I Responsible For Financing My Child’s College Education
    • August
      • What Should I Do If I Want My Child to Move Schools?
    • July
      • What Should I Do If I Wish to Relocate With My Child?
    • June
      • Do I Have to Be Driving a Car to Get a DWI?
    • May
      • What Happens If I Am Pulled Over For a DWI Under the Age of 21?
    • April
      • Can I Refuse a Sobriety Test in Texas?
    • February
      • Rick Cofer speaks with KVUE to Discuss Recent Austin Shooting
      • Rick Cofer Explains Indictment Process | Kvue
      • Second Chances for First-Time Drug Crimes Charges
      • Representing Transgendered Clients in the Criminal Justice System
    • January
      • Marijuana Odor & Probable Cause in Texas
      • New Texas Bill Includes Unlawful Restraint of Dogs
  • 2021
    • December
      • Helping Your Children Through the Holidays After a Divorce
    • November
      • Coping with the Holidays After a Difficult Divorce
    • October
      • Planning Successful Holiday Co-Parenting
      • How Watkins v. State Changed Criminal Discovery in Texas
    • August
      • The Legal Consequences of Drinking Underage
    • June
      • Sealing Juvenile Records in Texas
      • Legislature Expands Compassionate Use Program
    • April
      • How to Successfully Co-Parent With Your Ex
    • March
      • What You Can Do to Prepare Your Children for Divorce
    • February
      • Building the Support System You Need During a Divorce
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