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When a juvenile is adjudicated delinquent in Texas, the court will impose either a determinate or indeterminate sentence. Understanding the difference between determinate and indeterminate sentencing is critical for parents…
Can a child be prosecuted as an adult in Texas? Under Texas Penal Code § 8.07, a person under age 15 generally cannot be prosecuted for criminal offenses except in…
After 140 days of committee hearings, floor debates, public testimony, and political maneuvering, the 89th Texas Legislature ushered in a new wave of Texas laws, hundreds of which went into…
Criminal Consequences of AI-Generated Pornography in Texas Texas has enacted some of the nation’s most comprehensive laws addressing AI-generated pornography, particularly content involving minors. As of September 1, 2025, both…
In short: Texas Penal Code 21.165 makes it a Class A misdemeanor to knowingly produce or distribute deepfake pornography of a real person without their consent, punishable by up to…
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…
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…
What was New York Mayor Eric Adams Indicted For? New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on five federal charges, marking a significant development in an investigation that…
When a bail bondsman “goes off bond” in Texas, it means they’ve revoked their financial guarantee and surrendered you into custody. Your original bond is gone. Getting back out requires…