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NASA engineers in Houston are used to dealing with emergencies. Their secret: preparation, preparation, preparation. Other Houstonites can learn from this example. The best way to handle a legal emergency is to be prepared by learning how criminal, DUI, and car accident law works in Houston. The articles below can help. They also contain information on Houston courthouses, as well as links to free or low-cost legal services. Choose a topic to get started, so that the next time you find yourself in a courthouse, you will know where to go, who to talk to, and when to get help.