SCOTUS: You Don’t Lose Your Guns for Using Marijuana
Supreme Court Rules the Federal Gun Ban Cannot Automatically Disarm Marijuana Users: U.S. v. Hemani Explained On June 18, 2026, the Supreme Court decided United States v. Hemani. The Court…
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Age of Consent By State
Understanding Age of Consent by State The age of consent is the legal age at which a person is considered mature enough to consent to sexual activity. This age varies…
By the Numbers: A Statistical Analysis of Criminal Cases Filed in Texas from 2021 – 2025
A Statistical Analysis of Criminal Cases in Texas 2021-2025 A Deep Dive into Court Trends, Conviction Rates, and Case Outcomes in Five Major Counties At Varghese Summersett, we believe that…
Eight Common Holiday Crimes to Watch Out For
The eight most common holiday crimes in Texas are DWI, public intoxication, shoplifting, credit card fraud, family violence, disorderly conduct, package theft, and burglary. Each carries serious penalties under Texas…
Hit by a Government Vehicle in Texas? No Fee Unless We Win
If a city truck, county vehicle, state trooper, or TxDOT crew hit you, this is not a normal insurance claim. Texas law shields governmental entities from most lawsuits, and the…
What Is Probable Cause in Texas?
If a police officer arrested you, searched your car, or got a warrant for your home, one phrase decides whether that was legal: probable cause. It is one of the…
What is a Third Degree Felony in Texas?
What is a Third Degree Felony Texas? A third degree felony in Texas carries 2 to 10 years in state prison and a fine of up to $10,000. It is…
Invasive Visual Recording in Texas
⚠️ IMPORTANT LAW CHANGE (Effective September 1, 2025): Texas law regarding invasive visual recording has been significantly amended. Most notably, this offense now requires sex offender registration, and the definition…
Illegal Internet Search Attorney
Illegal Internet Search Attorney 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…