Allen Charge: What is it and When it is Used in a Criminal Trial?
What is an Allen Charge? In most jurisdictions, jury verdicts in a criminal trial must be unanimous, but what happens if deliberations stall or break down? If the jury sends…
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What is an Allen Charge? In most jurisdictions, jury verdicts in a criminal trial must be unanimous, but what happens if deliberations stall or break down? If the jury sends…
Varghese Summersett was honored to sponsor the Tylan Wallace Football Camp again this year at South Hills High School. Wallace, a wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens, hosted his camp…
Marijuana is not legal in Texas. When will it be legalized? In the midst of a nation shifting its view on cannabis, one question arises: will Texas legalize marijuana? Some…
Is It Illegal to Wear Headphones While Driving in Texas? No state law in Texas makes it illegal to wear headphones while driving in Texas. There are times when you…
How Are Business Assets Divided in a Texas Divorce? A business is often one of a person’s most valuable assets, not only financially but also personally. A successful business takes…
If you need legal help, it’s important to be honest and open with your attorney. That’s the only way the attorney can fully understand your unique situation and provide the…
Millions of people were pulling for the marriage of Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner and his wife Theresa Nist, only to see it end in divorce after just three months of…
When someone has been injured in an accident and receives a personal injury settlement, the money is intended to cover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses….
More than a million tourists are expected to be in Texas to witness the total solar eclipse on April 8. The influx has prompted many counties and cities to issue…