Traffic Stop

It’s 100% normal to feel a little nervous during a traffic stop. Having an authoritative presence can sometimes be intimidating and you might not even know what you did wrong. Have no fear because I want to help you feel empowered! Being armed...

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Clear Your Record!

  Expunctions are giving people a fresh start and freeing them from their RAP sheet. If you got in trouble and had your criminal charges dismissed you might be eligible to wipe that arrest or charge off your record. That means that no one,...

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Prenups: Protect Your Assets

  In the famous words of Kanye West, “Holla, "We want prenup! We want prenup!" We’ve all heard of a prenup, but do you know what it means and what it can do?   I’m Lawyer Alexandria Serra, this is Lawyer Talk...

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DWI Myths Busted!

I am busting the three most common myths about Texas DWIs! Do you have to take that field sobriety test? What about at a checkpoint during a no refusal weekend? Will a DWI stay on your record forever? I’m Lawyer Alexandria Serra, this is Lawyer...

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Sports Betting - Web Blog | Sports Betting in Texas

Sports Betting - Web Blog Sports Betting in Texas Know what a sportsbook is? Know that they’re illegal in Texas? How long will you have to wait to legally use your FanDuel App? I’m Lawyer Alexandria Serra, this is Lawyer Talk Thursday...

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Same Sex Custody

What are your rights as a non-biological mom or dad? Are you out of luck if you didn’t formally adopt? If you and your partner separated, will you have visitation rights to spend time with your little one?   I'm Lawyer Alexandria...

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Same Sex Divorce

Marriage between same-sex partners is legal in all 50 states. With marriage sometimes comes divorce, which raises child custody issues, and, possibly, a lot of drama. Are the rules of the game the same for same-sex couples during a divorce? I'm...

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Gender Name Changes

How can members of the L.G.B.T.Q. + community legally change their gender marker in Texas? Does Texas even have guidelines for gender marker changes? What if you want to legally change your name? I'm Lawyer Alexandria Serra, this is Lawyer...

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Powers of Attorney: Care for You & Your Loved Ones

Powers of Attorney: Care for You & Your Loved Ones  As much as we’d like to, we can’t take our stuff with us when we pass away. What if we’re still alive, and aren’t capable of making life decisions – whether...

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Syringe Services Programs

Addiction affects so many of us. The COVID-19 pandemic pushed the opioid crisis out of headlines, but it continues to devastate our Texas communities. In 2019, 7.7% Americans (19.3 Million) had a substance use disorder according to the Substance...

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Gun Laws: Texas HB 1927

Our 2nd Amendment gives us the right to keep and bear arms. If you ask most people, they have completely different opinions of what that means. For better or for worse, gun law changes are on the horizon for Texans. What could changes in gun laws mean...

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Raising the Minimum Wage in Texas

Want to make $15 an hour? Of course, you do! But what does a wage increase really mean for El Paso? I’m Lawyer Alexandria Serra, this is Lawyer Talk Thursday (catch it every week on Instagram @alexandriaserra), and you’re about to find...

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False Threats

Did you think it was cute to pull the fire alarm in high school? How about yelling “fire” in a crowd when there’s no emergency? Well, it’s not cute.  But is it a crime? I’m Lawyer Alexandria Serra, this is...

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Cannabis

Almost two weeks ago, the New Mexico Governor signed a bill making it the 18th state to legalize adult recreational use of cannabis.   As Texans, what do we need to know?   I’m Lawyer Alexandria Serra, this blog post is inspired...

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Small Claims Court: Clients Who Refuse to Pay

You’re a contractor that’s got it all together. You’re hired to paint a house. You do it on schedule, exactly like you were told – and agreed to in a written contract. Now the owner won’t pay up. (You can’t just...

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Hired a bad contractor? Want to get him back? How do you sue?

  Hired a bad contractor? Want to get him back? How do you sue?   I'm lawyer Alexandria Serra, this blog post is inspired by my latest Lawyer Talk Thursday (catch it on Instagram @alexandriaserra), and you're about to find...

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Harassment

Why haven't we learned NOT to sleep with our co-workers? Before you ask them out on a date or make other suggestive comments, you might want to read this blog post about workplace harassment.   What is harassment? When can it get you...

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Polygraph

Scientifically, polygraphs are more accurate than eyewitness testimony. Yet, their results are not admissible evidence in Texas Courts . . . but anything you say in that post polygraph interview might be. Why is that?   You’re about to...

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Face Mask Mandate Lifted in Texas

  No Masks Required: What that Means for Businesses   The phrase “freedom of choice” gets thrown around a lot these days, especially as Texas Governor Greg Abbott lifts the mask mandate and allows businesses to open to 100%....

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COVID-19 Vaccine & The Workplace

  With the COVID-19 vaccine in circulation, many of us are asking if our employers can require us to get it, how quickly, and if they can fire us for failing to comply.  Questioning if your job will be in jeopardy based on your vaccine...

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