Federal Proffer: What Happens When You’re ‘Queen for a Day’
What is a federal proffer? A proffer is a written agreement that occurs after a meeting with federal authorities during which the defendant provides valuable information in hopes that this…
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What is a federal proffer? A proffer is a written agreement that occurs after a meeting with federal authorities during which the defendant provides valuable information in hopes that this…
What is an Unavoidable Accident? Picture this: You’re cruising down a foggy highway, staying alert and following the rules. Then out of nowhere, a tire blows. The vehicle spins out,…
We’ve all heard the adage: “Do the crime, do the time.” But what if the judge has some other punishment in mind, like carrying an embarrassing sign, working in a…
What is Negligent Security? Negligent security falls under premises liability law in Texas. It refers to situations where a property owner or manager fails to provide reasonable security measures, resulting…
What is a Mistrial? A mistrial is a trial that has not been successfully completed. It can occur for a variety of reasons, such as a hung jury (when the…
Fort Worth Road Defect Accident Lawyer Texas has more than 70,000 highways, farm-to-market roads, frontage strees, and park roads — and that’s not even counting streets within towns or cities. With…
How to Get a Drug Possession Charge Dropped in Texas A common question that comes up for criminal lawyers is whether we can get a drug possession charge dropped. While…
What’s Next for Diddy? A Guide to Federal Sentencing Sean “Diddy” Combs faces an uncertain future after a federal jury found him guilty on two counts of transportation to engage…
Varghese Summersett, one of the fastest-growing family law, personal injury, and criminal defense practices in North Texas, has expanded to Southlake with the opening of a third location. The firm,…