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March 22, 2017 Criminal

What is a Motion in Limine in a Criminal Trial in Texas?

A Motion in Limine is common in criminal trials, both at the state and federal level. It is a motion filed by either the prosecution…

June 6, 2017 Criminal

5th Circuit Overturns Restraint Enhancement in Hobbs Act Robbery

Restraint Enhancement in Hobbs Act Robbery Cases On May 23, 2017, in United States v. Garcia, the federal Fifth Circuit rejected the imposition of the restraint enhancement…

June 6, 2017 Criminal

Texting While Driving Ban in Texas: Here’s What You Need to Know

In 2018, there were 540,561 crashes on Texas roadways. Of that number, 95,572 – or 18 percent – were caused by distracted driving, resulting in…

July 6, 2017 Criminal

Texas Knife Reform Bill: Are Illegal Knives a Thing of the Past?

Governor Abbot recently signed House Bill 1935, which will become law on September 1, 2017. Known as the Knife Law Reform Bill, HB 1935 removes…

September 5, 2017 Criminal

Some Pre-Trial Diversion Programs Are Convictions for Immigration

Will Diversions Lead to Deportation? Pre-trial diversion programs are often used as a tool to avoid a criminal conviction. Whether or not something is a…

February 23, 2016 Criminal

Stingrays, the Fourth Amendment, and Cell Site Simulators

Are Cell Site Simulators Legal? Law enforcement agents at the local, state, and federal levels have been using cell site simulators to obtain information in…

May 18, 2016 Criminal

Video: Experts in DWI Cases | When Should You Use an Expert in a DWI Case?

Should you use an expert in a DWI trial? Lawyer Benson Varghese discusses some considerations when making this determination. In a DWI case, a lot of…

June 4, 2016 Criminal

Texas Gun Laws: License to Carry Requirements

After a slew of mass shootings, Texas passed eight new laws in 2019 designed to ease restrictions on guns and license to carry. This included…

June 16, 2016 Criminal

Misprison of a Felony | Aiding and Abetting

What is Misprision of a Felony? The technical definition of Misprision can be found in the statute itself, 18 USC 4: Whoever, having knowledge of…