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The 9th Court of Appeals released 1 opinion today: 1. YVONNE COMO v. CITY OF BEAUMONT – Modified and Affirmed This opinion concerns an action brought by Appellant one year after the City of Beaumont condemned and demolished a commercial structure on land owned Appellant. The Court found that, among other things, Appellant’s suit was a collateral attack on a final judgment, and the decision to affirm stems from that finding. The Court further found that Appellant’s Public Information Act claim was moot because Appellant received the information sought, even though she did no receive it in a timely manner.

While it may not be garnering the attention of a certain homicide in Florida, Conroe has drawn the attention of local tv news as well as The New York Daily News. The media love to cover a tragedy, and three deaths allegedly caused by a woman driving on an interstate the wrong way certainly qualifies. The trial began early this week. Testimony revealed that the person charged had 21 drinks before purportedly getting behind the wheel and driving onto IH-45 the wrong direction. The trial will continue and a jury will render a verdict in the coming days. While it may be disconcerting to local residents that Conroe is now known to people from other regions for such a tragic event, it’s important to use these news items as reminders. We should all be aware of our alcohol intake, and take care that those around us drink responsibly as well. DWI isn’t just a burden on those who get arrested, the act itself is a potential risk to the life and limb of other around the driver. We may be DWI lawyers, and our job may be to defend our clients against any intoxication charge, but any chance we get, […]

How Do I Prepare for Temporary Orders? By: Jeremy L. Gonzalez and Robert S. Griffin This article is in no way a replacement for legal advice, or having an attorney, but it does serve as an outline on how to prepare for Temporary Orders. What are Temporary Orders? This is a questions asked by many starting a Divorce or asking for a Modification to their Parental Orders. Temporary Orders is a process requested after the initial Petition for Divorce or modification is filed. This process often starts within one month of the initial filing of the petition and any granted orders must be followed until modification by the Court or the final orders are granted. Temporary Orders starts with the creation of a Notice for Temporary Orders, and the Court then uses its discretion to set the hearing.  Many Courts require mediation prior to the hearing.  At the hearing the Court will decide issues, such as the Conservatorship or access to the children, possession of properties, control of a business, or debt required to be paid before trial. A mediated settlement agreement or a Court’s ruling leads to a written order granted by the Court and signed by the Judge. […]