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Let's talk debt collectors ... medical bills credit cards collection companies even old traffic tickets   If you’re being chased down by Midland Credit Management or some law firm trying to collect a debt … Here's what...

If you live in Texas and you haven’t seen your property tax appraisal yet, brace yourself.   It’s going to be THROUGH THE ROOF.                            ...

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Did somebody say free college?!!     New Mexico for the win again! In March, its governor signed a law giving free college tuition to New Mexico residents!    How do you qualify?     1. Reside in New Mexico for the...

Cannabis on the Border: What NM’s Cannabis Economy Means for El Paso   Unless you've been living under a rock, you know that on April 1, recreational cannabis sales began in New Mexico. Revenue from those sales reached over $5 million...

DUI v. DWI - What's the Difference?   It's illegal drive while intoxicated, period. Don't do it. But what if you've had a couple drinks at a networking event or party? There's no law against enjoying an alcoholic beverage...

Driving in Texas with a Mexican license? Just moved here from New Mexico? How many points will you get for a ticket? I’m Lawyer Alexandria Serra, this is Lawyer Talk Thursday (catch it every week on Instagram @alexandriaserra), and this week,...

Ok party people, listen up: holiday weekends are notorious for getting folks in trouble for booze-related offenses.     I’m Lawyer Alexandria Serra, this is Lawyer Talk Thursday (catch it every week on Instagram @alexandriaserra),...

TX Delta-8 Debate - Legal or not?   I’m Lawyer Alexandria Serra, this is Lawyer Talk Thursday (catch it every week on Instagram @alexandriaserra), and this week, I'm discussing the Texas Delta-8 debate.   You’ve been...

Originally trying to ban mask mandates, that order got struck down. Whether this new executive order will stick or not. Only time will tell.   I'm Lawyer Alexandria Serra (@alexandriaserra on Instagram) and this week's Lawyer Talk...

  To Pay or Not to Pay? The 411 on Parking Tickets.   POV: You’ve just got done with lunch downtown. You walk to your car and find ... a dreaded  parking ticket. Should you pay it? Should you fight it? Does it affect your...

Worried it’s going to show up on a drug test? How long do you need to wait to be clean?   I’m Lawyer Alexandria Serra, this is Lawyer Talk Thursday (catch it every week on Instagram @alexandriaserra), and this week we're busting...

Let’s imagine you’ve been served with divorce papers. Or you just bonded out of jail. Or maybe you’ve decided to sue your contractor. Now what?   I’m Lawyer Alexandria Serra, this is Lawyer Talk Thursday (catch it every...

Are you or someone you know an active duty service member who’s facing separation or court martial? Don't know where to turn? Don’t worry, I have your back!     I’m Lawyer Alexandria Serra, this is Lawyer Talk...

Pop quiz: there are 666 new laws in Texas, what are they?   I’m Lawyer Alexandria Serra, this is Lawyer Talk Thursday (catch it every week on Instagram @alexandriaserra), and I’m going over some of the new laws here in...

Have you ever wondered what an officer can and can’t do during a police encounter?     I’m Lawyer Alexandria Serra, this is Lawyer Talk Thursday (catch it every week on Instagram @alexandriaserra), and this week I'm...

Round 1: Samaniego v. Abbott – we all know how that turns out. Round 2: Lesser v. Abbott – who will win in the epic mask mandate battle?   I’m Lawyer Alexandria Serra, and in this week’s episode of Lawyer Talk...

 If you know, you know! What is the legal cost of that special brownie? Want to see how little it takes to get you thrown in prison? My sweet treat visual demo will have you shook! Check it out here:...

If you’ve ever been under investigation by the police then you know that the officer will try to get you to admit fault. If a cop is reading you your Miranda rights, taking you into police custody, or fishing and asking you questions then you...