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Criminal defense, personal injury, wrongful death, and family law, explained by the attorneys at Varghese Summersett.
What Montgomery v. Caribe Transport Means for You On May 14, 2026, the United States Supreme Court handed down a unanimous decision that changes the landscape for anyone injured in…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has arrived, and North Texas sits at the center of it. AT&T Stadium in Arlington, renamed Dallas Stadium for the tournament, will host nine matches…
In Texas, you can be charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) even without consuming alcohol. Under Texas Penal Code § 49.04, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle while…
What Texas law makes selling fake drugs a crime? Under Chapter 482.002 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, a person commits the offense of “unlawful delivery or manufacture with intent…
If you’ve been charged with a protective order violation in Dallas, you’re facing a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a $4,000 fine. In…
In Texas, you cannot force your spouse to leave the marital home without a court order, even if your name is the only one on the mortgage or lease. The…
In Texas family law cases, it’s not uncommon for an associate judge to hear preliminary matters – or decide temporary orders – instead of an elected district judge. This allows…
No. You cannot reliably predict a verdict from how long a jury has been out. The courthouse rule of thumb says a fast verdict means conviction and a slow one…
Quick Answer If a judge is being asked to hold you or someone you love with no bail at all, Texas law now allows that, but only in nine specific…