Can Prosecutors Re-Present to Grand Jury After a No-Bill?
No-Bill and True Bills in Texas How Many Bites at the Apple Does the Prosecutor Get? Headlines today read, “Cleared once, man will once again face charges in Fort Worth…
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 allowing them to be carried…
Video: Can I Get an Expunction in Texas?
Benson Varghese discusses removing offenses and arrests from a person’s criminal history through an expunction in Texas in this short video. In Texas, a person can get an expunction of…
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 evidence is going to be…
What is a White Collar Crime?
Federal criminal defense attorney Benson Varghese discusses white collar crimes in this short video. A white collar crime is an offense that is alleged to have been committed by individuals…
Occupational Driver License in Texas
What Is an Occupational Driver License in Texas? An occupational driver license (ODL) or “occupational license” is a judicially-issued permit to drive a vehicle in Texas after a person’s license…
Judicial Clemency in Texas | Setting Aside Convictions
What is Judicial Clemency? One of the least discussed areas of criminal law in Texas is a judge’s power to set aside certain straight probation sentences. (Click here to read…
Is it Illegal to Leave a Child Alone at Home or in a Car?
Many parents face child care issues and, sometimes, they believe they have no other option but to leave their child alone at home while they go to work or run…
State Jail Diligent Participation Credit | Early Release
State Jail Diligent Participation Credit Texas currently has 19 state jails housing approximately 9,500 state-jail offenders. Under Penal Code Section 12.35 , a person serving time for a state-jail felony…