Minimum Car Insurance Texas: What You Need to Know
Texas Auto Insurance Requirements Texas law requires all drivers to carry minimum liability insurance, but here’s what most people don’t realize until it’s too late: the state minimum of 30/60/25…
The Blog
Legal Insights and News
Criminal defense, personal injury, wrongful death, and family law, explained by the attorneys at Varghese Summersett.
Latest Articles
Can a Massage Therapist Sue for Sexual Assault by a Client?
Can a Massage Therapist Sue Their Employer After Being Sexually Assaulted by a Client? Yes, massage therapists in Texas can sue both the client who assaulted them and the company…
Protective Order Violation in Dallas: What To Know
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…
Wrongful Death Claim After a Drunk Driving Death in Fort Bend County
Can You File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit After a Drunk Driving Death in Fort Bend County? Yes. If you lost a loved one to a drunk driver in Fort Bend…
What’s the Difference Between Probation and Deferred Adjudication?
The key difference: Straight probation results in a conviction on your record. Deferred adjudication does not. If you successfully complete deferred adjudication, your case is dismissed and no conviction is…
Can the police search without a warrant?
Were You Searched Without a Warrant? Here’s What You Need to Know If police searched your car, your home, or your person without your permission, you’re probably wondering whether what…
Can You Refuse a Field Sobriety Test in Texas?
Yes, you can refuse a field sobriety test in Texas. Unlike breath or blood tests, field sobriety tests are completely voluntary, and refusing them does not trigger automatic license suspension…
DWI Open Container in Texas
A DWI with an open container in Texas doubles the minimum jail time from 72 hours to six days. Under Texas Penal Code § 49.04 and § 49.031, if police…
Misdemeanor to Felony: DWI to Intoxication Manslaughter in TX
Intoxication Crimes Lawyer in Dallas Thousands of people are charged each year in Dallas County with an “intoxication crime.” An intoxication crime refers to an offense that stems from being…