by Lewis & Ashworth PLLC | Mar 23, 2026 | Criminal Defense
For anyone facing an assault or domestic violence charge in 2026, the “standard” bond process has changed. On January 1, 2026, Texas Senate Bill 8 went into effect, mandating that all Texas counties with a population over 100,000 (including Dallas, Collin,...
by Lewis & Ashworth PLLC | Mar 16, 2026 | Criminal Defense, Digital Crime
Technology is moving faster than the law, but Texas is trying to catch up. On January 1, 2026, the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA) officially went into effect. This landmark legislation creates a specific criminal framework for...
by Lewis & Ashworth PLLC | Mar 10, 2026 | DWI
In Texas, the line between a misdemeanor and a felony is shifting. As of January 1, 2026, new legislative mandates have fundamentally changed how North Texas prosecutors handle Intoxication offenses. If you’ve been arrested for a DWI in Plano or Dallas recently, the...
by Lewis & Ashworth PLLC | Mar 2, 2026 | Child Custody
For decades, the “Three Strikes Law” in Texas was a term mostly associated with violent habitual offenders. However, as we move through 2026, a significant shift in the Texas Penal Code and Family Code has brought this “three strikes” logic...
