What is a Mistrial? | What Happens After a Mistrial?
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…
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Fort Worth Road Defect Accident Lawyer
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 all…
How to Get a Drug Possession Charge Dropped in Texas
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? Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer Answer
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 Expands to Southlake
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,…
How to Protect Your Job After a Personal Injury in Texas
When people are injured in an accident, one of their first thoughts is often, “What am I going to do about work?” Experiencing a personal injury can be overwhelming, especially…
Texas Home Invasion Charges: Laws, Penalties & Defenses
A person’s home is their sanctuary—a place where they’re supposed to feel safe and protected. When that sense of security is shattered by an intruder, the consequences can be severe….
Should I Get a Lawyer for a Car Accident?
Should You Get an Attorney After a Car Accident in Texas? If you’ve recently been in a car accident, you may be wondering whether you should hire an attorney to…
Sexual Abuse in Private Schools in Texas: Who is Accountable?
Holding Private Schools Accountable for Sexual Abuse in Texas When a teacher or faculty member sexually abuses a student, one would expect the school to be held accountable—especially if there…