Swatting in Texas | Fake Emergency Calls
What is Swatting in Texas? Swatting refers to the act of making a false report about a crime or emergency with the intent of provoking a substantial police response, often…
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Parental Kidnapping in Texas
How Does Texas Define Parental Kidnapping? It’s against Texas law for a noncustodial parent to knowingly entice or persuade a child to leave the custody of the custodial parent, guardian,…
Don’t Go Pro Se | Top 6 Reasons You Need A Criminal Defense Attorney
Six Reasons Why You Should Not Represent Yourself in a Criminal Case Individuals accused of a crime often wonder if they can represent themselves without an attorney. In the legal…
Can You Vote With A Felony In Texas? | Felony Voting Rights
In Texas, individuals convicted of a felony are disenfranchised while they are serving their sentence, meaning they temporarily lose their right to vote. However, this loss of voting rights is…
Fort Worth Hotel Explosion | What We Know So Far
Fort Worth Hotel Explosion It has been nearly two months since a Fort Worth hotel explosion rocked Fort Worth. The Sandman Signature Hotel and Musume remain shuttered as the cause…
Adultery in Military Marriages: What Happens if You Cheat?
Marriage is hard, but marriages in the military can be even more difficult. Between the relocations, long deployments, and the stress of the job, it’s not uncommon for service members…
New Texas Law Bans Surprise Ambulance Bills
When a patient is rushed by ambulance to the hospital, chances are they aren’t thinking about the cost of the ride or whether the ambulance provider is “in-network.” Their immediate…
Legal Legends Share Wisdom, Stories With VS Team
Varghese Summersett was honored to host two legal legends – retired Judge Louis Sturns and renowned Defense Attorney Mike Heiskell – to commemorate Black History Month during the firm’s weekly…
Texas Car Crash Statistics 2023 vs. 2022
More than a thousand people move to Texas daily, which means more drivers are traveling on our 200,000 miles of state-maintained roadways. To keep up with the influx, state officials…