What to do if a Detective Calls
If a detective has reached out, you are on the right page. Most people have never had to think about “What should I do if a Detective Calls?” and, as a result, are unprepared for that moment. The reality is that police officers and detectives know this, and are trained to prey upon that lack […]
Legal Legends Share Wisdom, Stories with VS Team
Varghese Summersett was honored to host two legal legends – retired Judge Louis Sturns and renowned Defense Attorney Mike Heiskell – to commemorate Black History Month during the firm’s weekly training session. “You are all in for a treat,” VS Partner Tiffany Burks told the firm’s attorneys and staff as she introduced her distinguished guests. […]
Texas Car Crash Statistics 2023 vs. 2022
More than a thousand people move to Texas daily, which means more drivers are traveling on our 200,000 miles of state-maintained roadways. To keep up with the influx, state officials have invested billions of dollars to make our roads safer. Still, it’s been 23 years since a day went by without a traffic fatality in […]
Aggravated Assault Lawyer Fort Worth
Aggravated Assault is a felony assault charge that is commonly filed in Fort Worth and throughout Texas. It is defined under Texas Penal Code Section 22.02 and is generally considered an assault that is made more serious due to certain aggravating factors. Surprisingly to many, and as our Aggravated Assault Lawyer Fort Worth explains, this […]
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 Safety (DPS). Now, another database – for repeat family violence offenders – is now accessible to the public. Last summer, Texas lawmakers passed House […]
Assault Family Violence Texas | Domestic Violence
If you or a loved one has been charged with assault family violence in Texas, you may be trying to figure out exactly what the term means. Assault family violence Texas encompasses any intentional harm or threat toward a family member, which itself is a broadly defined term. The charge carries significant social stigma and […]
Fort Worth Hotel Explosion | What We Know So Far
Fort Worth Hotel Explosion It has been nearly two months since a Fort Worth hotel explosion rocked Fort Worth. The Sandman Signature Hotel and Musume remain shuttered as the cause of the blast remains under investigation. Twenty-one people were injured, one critically, and four more were seriously injured. There have been reports of people smelling […]
Age Verification Law Texas | When is Porn Illegal? [2024]
Texas passed an age verification law that requires proof that a visitor is an adult to access pornographic websites. Age Verification Law in Texas House Bill 1181 was signed into law on June 12, 2023, and was slated to into effect on September 1, 2023. The law requires adult websites to use “reasonable age verification […]
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 driving based on a blood or breath specimen obtained some time after the driving ceased. Through this article, we discuss retrograde extrapolation’s role, the […]
Pathways to H.O.P.E: Reentry Program for Life after Jail
When Tarrant County inmates are locked up, finding something positive in a negative situation is often difficult. But there is hope for those who want to better themselves while behind bars and come out stronger on the other side. The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the non-profit One CommunityUSA, offers a program called […]