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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…