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Jun 4, 2016 Criminal

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...

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May 18, 2016 Criminal

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...

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May 18, 2016 Criminal

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...

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May 17, 2016 Criminal

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...

Apr 11, 2016 Criminal

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...

Mar 30, 2016 Criminal

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...

Mar 22, 2016 Criminal

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...

Mar 17, 2016 Criminal

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...

Feb 23, 2016 Criminal

Stingrays, the Fourth Amendment, and Cell Site Simulators

Are Cell Site Simulators Legal? Law enforcement agents at the local, state, and federal levels have been using cell site...