Donald Trump Indictment Explained
Former President Donald Trump was indicted on Thursday by a Manhattan grand jury, becoming the first current or former president to face criminal charges in the last century. Trump is expected to be in court on Tuesday for an arraignment. In this article, Board Certified Criminal Attorney Benson Varghese explains what’s the behind the prosecution, […]
Intensive Day Treatment in Texas (2023)
Understanding Intensive Day Treatment Programs Intensive Day Treatment (IDT) programs in Tarrant County provide an alternative sentencing option for eligible individuals charged with certain criminal offenses. These programs are designed to rehabilitate and reintegrate individuals into society by addressing underlying issues such as substance abuse, mental and behavioral health, and behavioral problems. IDT programs are […]
Misdemeanor Juvenile Assault [2023]
Fights break out daily among middle and high school students across North Texas. They occur at school, after school, sporting events, parties … the list goes on. Many of these fights begin and end quickly with no serious, long-term consequences – other than a trip to the principal’s office or a call to a parent. […]
Conduct Indicating a Need for Supervision | Juvenile Defense
What is Conduct Indicating a Need for Supervision in Texas? Conduct indicating a need for supervision, or CINS, involves a fine-only offense other than a traffic violation. If your child is facing a juvenile violation in Tarrant County, contact an experienced Fort Worth CINS juvenile attorney. CINS violations often require varying levels of probation but […]
Second Chances: Tarrant County’s Juvenile Diversion Programs
Let’s face it. Young people make stupid mistakes, rash decisions, and poor choices. Sometimes, those lapses in judgment land them in the juvenile justice system. While this is certainly a scary prospect, there is hope for juvenile offenders in Tarrant County – especially for youth who want to learn from their mistakes. Tarrant County offers […]
What is the Texas Abortion Law? (2023)
Can I be criminally prosecuted for an abortion in Texas? Texas abortion laws changed on Aug. 25, effectively outlawing all abortions in the state. The Texas law was triggered by the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson in June 2022. The decision overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court decision that decriminalized […]
Evidence in Juvenile Cases: What is It and Who Has Access?
The most interesting part about any case is the evidence. This is especially true when a child is facing juvenile delinquency charges. The first question on the minds of most parents, guardians, or loved ones of a juvenile facing charges is: What evidence is there and what proof exists that the juvenile committed the offense […]
Illegal Internet Search Attorney (2023) | Best Texas Defense
When Is An Internet Search Illegal in Texas? Google averaged 8.5 billion searches a day in 2022. That’s nearly 100,000 Internet searches every second. Anyone with a smartphone – just about everyone these days – has the information superhighway at their fingertips and access to almost anything. We search everything from directions to a restaurant […]
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 of a crime, including more than 8,000 of DWI. That leaves about 75,000 DWI cases without a conviction. Many of those drivers either proved they […]
What Happens During a Juvenile Adjudication Hearing in Texas? [2023]
What is a juvenile adjudication hearing in Texas? The juvenile justice system in Texas is much different than the adult system. The terminology and procedures are different, and it is easy to get confused – especially when words like “juvenile adjudication” and “delinquent conduct” are used. In short, a juvenile adjudication hearing is a trial […]
