New Law: Texas Family Violence Offender Database
If you live in Texas, you are probably aware that you can look up registered sex offenders in your area through an online database managed by the Texas Department of Public…
Could Supreme Court Ruling On Non-Unanimous Verdicts Affect Texas Jury Trials?
Prior to April 20, 2020, 48 states and the federal system required unanimous jury verdicts for serious criminal offenses. Louisiana and Oregon, however, only required a 10-2 jury verdict, meaning…
Varghese Summersett Acquires Renowned Family Law Firm
Varghese Summersett Acquires The Griffin Firm Varghese Summersett, one of the fastest-growing personal injury, criminal defense, and family law practices in North Texas, has acquired The Griffin Firm, known for…
Burglary vs. Robbery In Texas – What’s The Difference?
Although robbery and burglary are often used interchangeably in daily conversations or even on the news, they are not the same thing. They are separate crimes with separate consequences. Here’s…
When Clowning Around Becomes Criminal
The creepy clown epidemic, which began with a single sighting and gained traction on social media, has turned into a full-blown hysteria that has swept the nation. Since the initial…
Texas Stand Your Ground, Castle Doctrine | Self Defense
What is Self Defense in Texas? Self defense is an affirmative defense against criminal prosecution that can be raised as legal justification when a person is accused of using force…
Retrograde Extrapolation And Blood Alcohol Calculations
Understanding retrograde extrapolation is essential for grasping how DUI or DWI cases hinge on past BAC estimates. “Retrograde extrapolation” is routinely used to infer a driver’s BAC at the time of…
7 Things You Should Never Do If Stopped For DWI in Texas
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, nearly 90,000 Texas drivers were pulled over on suspicion of driving while intoxicated in 2021. Of those cases, nearly 12,000 were convicted…
Character Letter for Court or Judge [Template]
How to Write a Character Letter for a Judge Sentences in federal criminal cases – whether they are a result of a plea or a verdict – are set by…