Super Bowl Streakers: What Punishments Do Pranksters Face?
One of the highlights of this year’s big game was undoubtedly the Super Bowl streaker. With 5:03 left in the fourth quarter, a man wearing a bright pink thong leotard and skintight shorts (which he...
View ArticleCOVID Disaster Declaration Continues to Increase Punishment for Certain Crimes
The Coronavirus pandemic has changed how we work, socialize, learn — and even how we punish certain crimes in Texas. On March 13, 2020, Governor Abbott issued a disaster declaration certifying that...
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Is it Illegal to Leave Your Dog Outside in Snow or Cold in Texas?
It’s illegal to leave your dog (or any pet for that matter) outside under certain conditions in Texas. The past few days have been brutal in North Texas, where millions of people are without power...
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Black Boxes in Criminal Cases: A Look at Tiger Woods’ Crash
In March 2021, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant to obtain data from the Event Data Recorder, typically referred to as the “black box,” in the vehicle that Tiger...
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VS News Desk: Get the Latest Crime & Courts News
Looking for the latest crime and courts news? The VS News Desk keeps you current on the headlines, which are delivered by the defense attorneys at Varghese Summersett. Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers...
View ArticleNews: 3 suspects arrested in connection to fatal Sansom Park stabbing
February 8, 2021 FORT WORTH, TX – Police in Sansom Park have arrested three people over a fatal stabbing that occurred outside of a Sansom Park bar in late October. According to NBC DFW, 29-year-old...
View ArticleDeepfakes in Texas: What Are They and Are They Illegal?
A quick google search of ‘deepfake’ will bring up hilariously entertaining videos of celebrities and public figures such as Barak Obama, Donald Trump, and Nicolas Cage doing and saying out-of-character...
View ArticleWhen Does a Crime Become a Hate Crime in Texas?
Hate Crimes on Rise Hate crimes are soaring across the United States, reaching their highest level in more than a decade. It seems that every day, a new crime occurs against a group of people because...
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Is Street Racing Illegal in Texas?
Street Racing is Illegal in Texas Street racing is illegal in Texas, but what charges drivers face depends on the facts and circumstances. Street racing can be charged as “racing on a highway” or...
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New Criminal Laws in Texas | 2021 Legislative Update | 87th Legislature
A long and controversial legislative session resulted in a mixed bag of new criminal laws in Texas. Here is a roundup of the new criminal laws and the biggest changes to existing criminal laws stemming...
View ArticleSCOTUS: Police May Still Need Warrant in “Hot Pursuit” of Misdemeanor Suspects
Police officers don’t have carte blanche to enter a home without a warrant when pursing a fleeing suspect for a misdemeanor offense, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled. In an unanimous ruling in Lange v....
View ArticleFake Covid Vaccine Cards and Other Criminal Covid Scams
COVID is spreading like wildfire – and so are fake covid vaccine cards and related scams. Each week, law enforcement agencies across the state and country put out new warnings about the latest COVID...
View ArticleWhat is Delta-8 THC and is it Legal in Texas? [2022]
Over the past couple of years, a once little-known cannabinoid called delta-8 THC has surged in popularity due to its similarities to marijuana — especially in states where marijuana (containing...
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What is a war crime?
What is a war crime? War crimes are “grave breaches” of international laws designed to hold individuals criminally responsible for actions that take place during an armed conflict. A set of treaties...
View ArticleSpousal Immunity in Texas: What is it really? [2022]
If your spouse has been accused of a crime in Texas, can you refuse to testify at their trial? In most cases, the answer is yes – but there are some exceptions. Here’s what you need to know about...
View ArticleBank Jugging: The Crime Explained
Over the past several years, a crime trend called “bank jugging” or “jugging” has grown in popularity in Texas. Jugging occurs when a suspect watches a bank or high-end store and then follows a...
View ArticleGag Orders in Texas 🤐 Explanation with Examples [2022]
In Texas, it is not uncommon for judges to issue gag orders in high-profile criminal cases. But what exactly is a gag order and why are they necessary? In this article, we will discuss gag orders in...
View ArticleFive Common Criminal Court Objections: What Do They Mean? [2022]
During criminal trials and proceedings, you will see attorneys stand up and make various objections. But what do these objections mean? And why are they being made? Criminal courtroom terminology and...
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Fort Worth DUI Lawyer | What’s the Difference between a DUI and DWI?
When clients call our law firm to discuss intoxication offenses, they often use the words DUI and DWI interchangeably. However, these two offenses are not the same thing in Texas. A DUI is reserved...
View ArticleWhat Is “Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity” in Texas? [2022]
Each year, thousands of mentally ill people are arrested in Texas. A small number of them will plead “not guilty by reason of insanity.” But what does that mean? And what happens to them if they are...
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