Texas Law Unlocked

Divorce is one of the most misunderstood areas of Texas law, and most of what people think they know comes from movies, friends' bad experiences, or outdated advice. In this episode of Texas Law Unlocked, attorneys Brett Pritchard and Jeff Linick sit down to separate fact from fiction.They cover the most common divorce myths circulating in Texas right now: what community property actually means, whether infidelity changes the outcome, how long the process really takes, and what people consistently get wrong about custody and support before they've ever spoken to a lawyer.Whether you're facing a divorce, know someone who is, or just want to understand how the process actually works in Texas, this episode replaces assumption with clarity.Topics covered in this episode:Common divorce myths and where they come fromHow Texas community property law actually worksWhat role, if any, fault plays in a Texas divorceRealistic timelines for the divorce processMisconceptions about custody and child supportWhat to ask before hiring a divorce attorneyTexas Law Unlocked is hosted by Brett Pritchard and Jeff Linick of the Law Office of Brett H. Pritchard, serving Killeen, Temple, Waco, and Round Rock.Learn more or schedule a consultation: https://www.brettpritchardlaw.com/video-center/podcasts/episode-4-landing-page-divorce-myth-busting. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney regarding your specific situation.

Brett Pritchard and Jeff Linik break down the legal trap: the strategy that looks smart on paper until it backfires. They share trap stories from their own careers, cases where the state or opposing counsel got caught by a technicality, a fact they didn’t know, or their own overconfidence, plus a few cases where Brett and Jeff got trapped themselves early on. They also close the loop on the mowing DWI story from Episode 1.Topics covered:The conclusion of the Episode 1 mowing DWI storyA custody case trap involving a terminally ill spouseA juvenile case won on a one-year date discrepancyAn interstate protective order case won on a technical pleading defectHow silence and body language can bait a prosecutor into a bad plea offerThe corpus delicti rule and how it can undo a “confession” caseWhy judges rule with reelection in mind, and what that means for clientsAn opposing counsel who accidentally became a witness in her own caseA one-story house that blew up a protective order allegation

Before you hire a Texas attorney, watch this.Brett Pritchard and Jeff Linick — trial attorneys with a combined 43 years of experience — sit down with law student and summer intern Kate Zurinczak for an unfiltered look at what it actually takes to become a Texas lawyer, what separates a great one from a mediocre one, and what you should be looking for when your family's future is on the line.They cover what law school really demands, why knowing your judge matters as much as knowing the law, why ChatGPT legal advice can hurt your case, and what honest legal counsel actually looks like in practice.If you're facing a divorce, criminal charge, or family law matter in Texas and you're not sure where to start, this episode is for you.Topics covered:What real courtroom practice looks like vs. TVWhat law school actually costs you — and what it doesn't teachHow Texas trial attorneys keep getting better after 27 yearsWhat a district judge in Texas is actually motivated byWhy ChatGPT gives you half the pictureWhat to look for when hiring a Texas lawyerHow this firm approaches every caseIf you're dealing with a family law matter, criminal charge, or personal injury case in Texas and you're not sure what your options are, visit brettpritchardlaw.com or give us a call.Texas Law Unlocked is brought to you by the Law Office of Brett H. Pritchard. Everything on this podcast is for educational purposes only, does not constitute legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

What does it actually mean to be guilty of a crime in Texas? Most people assume that if you did something, you're guilty but that assumption is almost always wrong.In this first episode of Texas Law Unlocked, Brett Pritchard and Jeff Linick break down why the act itself is often the least important part of a criminal case. Through real stories from their combined 43 years of criminal defense experience — DWI cases, a federal tampering charge, a juvenile case dismissed on a single date discrepancy, and a capital murder acquittal — they show exactly how the gap between what happened and what can be proven plays out in a Texas courtroom.If you or someone you love is facing criminal charges in Texas, this episode will help you understand your rights, why the very first thing you should do is stop talking, and why hiring the right attorney changes everything.Visit brettpritchardlaw.com or call us for a free consultation.

A quick look at one of the most counterintuitive ideas in criminal defense: being guilty of something doesn't mean you're guilty in the eyes of the law. Brett Pritchard and Jeff Linick break down what that really means and why it matters if you're ever facing charges in Texas.