by shellistdev | Apr 30, 2024 | Dram Shop Laws, Sexual Assault
Understanding Alcohol Service Violations and Sexual Assault Definition of Alcohol Service Violations Alcohol service violations encompass a range of illegal practices in establishments such as bars, restaurants, and clubs. These violations include overserving patrons...
by shellistdev | Apr 22, 2024 | ABC-13 Legal Analyst, Criminal Law, In the Media
Steve Shellist, Founding Attorney of the Shellist Law Firm and Legal Analyst for ABC-13, was recently featured on a segment profiling the fallout created by the recent termination of a Harris County DNA analyst. As ABC-13 reports, a former analyst employed by the...
by shellistdev | Mar 31, 2024 | Dram Shop Laws
Understanding Dram Shop Laws Definition and Scope of Dram Shop Liability Dram shop laws are a critical aspect of legal accountability that can often go unnoticed until they directly affect you or someone you love. These regulations hold alcohol-serving establishments,...
by shellistdev | Mar 5, 2024 | Dram Shop Laws
Understanding Texas Social Host Liability Law When it comes to understanding the legal landscape surrounding alcohol consumption in Texas, one crucial aspect that often gets overlooked is the Texas Social Host Liability Law. This law, rooted in the Texas Alcoholic...
by shellistdev | Jan 31, 2024 | Dram Shop Laws
Establishing Liability in Dram Shop Cases Proving Intoxication In a Dram Shop case, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant was visibly intoxicated at the time they were served alcohol. This can be challenging, as it often relies on eyewitness testimony, which can...
