April, 2011 | Pelley Law Office, L.L.P.

Does my name go in the newspapers when I file Bankruptcy?

On Behalf of Pelley Law Office LLP | Apr 28, 2011 | Bankruptcy

Although the fact that you filed a bankruptcy is a "public record," they have not put that information in the newspapers here locally for years. Frankly, that would be some voluminous information. We understand that you are not proud of the fact that you had to turn...

Drugs and Search of the Car

On Behalf of Pelley Law Office LLP | Apr 27, 2011 | Criminal Defense

In a case out of Dallas, the Texas Appellate Court reviewed a case where following the defendant's refusal of consent to a vehicle search, the officer had reasonable suspicion to detain the defendant pending a dog sniff, given the officer's observations of two air...

Anonymous Callers and DWI in Texas

On Behalf of Pelley Law Office LLP | Apr 26, 2011 | DWI

The Texas State Trooper had reasonable suspicion to stop the defendant for DWI, even though the trooper did not personally observe any signs of intoxication, where citizen called 911 and reported that the defendant was intoxicated, caused a disturbance at a bar, and...

Miranda and Jokes with the Police

On Behalf of Pelley Law Office LLP | Apr 25, 2011 | Criminal Defense

In a case out of Tyler, Texas, the interaction with the officer was deemed a "consensual encounter," despite the officer's statement to the defendant that his removal of petrified wood from a federal forest was illegal, because the defendant and officer joked during...

Search and Seizures with Socks and Shoes

On Behalf of Pelley Law Office LLP | Apr 20, 2011 | Criminal Defense

In Barriere v. State, the defendant was not under "arrest," even though he was asked by the officer to remove his shoes and socks. The officer asked the defendant to remove his shoes and socks, both so that the officer could search them for additional evidence and so...

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Collin County

On Behalf of Pelley Law Office LLP | Apr 13, 2011 | Bankruptcy

Many people have had to turn to relief under the Bankruptcy Code in Collin County, Texas. Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is often the chapter of bankruptcy that many debtors choose if they pass the Means Test. Chapter 7 is often the most appropriate chapter if the debtor is...

Blockbuster Bankruptcy Could Hit Employees Where it Hurts

On Behalf of Pelley Law Office LLP | Apr 12, 2011 | Bankruptcy

When big businesses file for bankruptcy, there is a ripple effect that occurs. Not only do the shareholders and suppliers suffer, as well as any lenders who are owed outstanding debts, but the company's employees take a tough hit to their job security, pocketbooks and...