Benson Varghese, Author at Varghese Summersett

February 6, 2015 Criminal

Your Silence is Insufficient to Invoke Your Right to Remain Silent

You Must Speak Up to Invoke Your Right to Remain Silent What is Your Right to Remain Silent? “You have the right to remain silent.”…

February 1, 2015 Criminal

Drone Laws in Texas: The Criminal and Civil Consequences of Operating Drones

What are Drones? A drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle or “UAV.” They are commonly operated remotely and often carry audio and video recording equipment. Drones are becoming…

January 14, 2015 Criminal

Tarrant County District Attorney Phone Numbers | Directory

Tarrant County District Attorney Phil Sorrells took over as the new District Attorney effective January 1, 2023. Tarrant County District Attorney Phone Numbers Below are…

December 2, 2014 Criminal

Substitute Assets | Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer

Substitute Assets in Criminal Asset Forfeiture: Substitute Assets are one of the most powerful forfeiture theories in the Government’s ability to seek the forfeiture of…

December 2, 2014 Criminal

TDCJ Inmate Search | Texas State Penitentiary | TDCJ

TDCJ Inmate Search The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) houses inmates from across Texas. This page provides general information about TDCJ, a link to…

November 3, 2014 Criminal

Can Police Unlock your Phone | Police Search

Can Police Unlock Your Phone? Recent advances in cryptographic technology and the widespread use of free, open-source [1] cryptography have made encrypted information pervasive in…

October 14, 2014 Criminal

Recording the Police in Texas | Fort Worth Criminal Lawyer

Now that cameras are a ubiquitous part of our lives, the power to film is always at our fingertips. Videos posted on YouTube, Instagram, and…

September 24, 2014 Criminal

What is the Law of Parties in Texas?

Can You Be Held Criminally Responsible for Another? Yes. Texas has specifically abolished any distinctions between “accomplice” and “principal” culpability. That makes each person criminally…

September 19, 2014 Latest News

Improper Photography Charges In Texas

What is Improper Photography in Texas? Penal Code Section 21.15 outlines instances in which taking a photograph is illegal in Texas. It is illegal to…