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Texas recognizes four culpable mental states: intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, and negligently. These mental states, known as mens rea (Latin for “guilty mind”), determine what the prosecution must prove about a…
Looking for the 2026 Standard Possession Calendar? Click here to view it. The Texas Standard Possession Order (SPO) is the default visitation schedule courts use when parents cannot agree on…
Can chest pain after a car wreck in Texas be serious? Yes. While chest pain sometimes results from minor bruising or muscle strain, it can also signal life-threatening conditions such…
The Michael Morton Act Under Attack In 2013, the Texas Legislature unanimously passed the Michael Morton Act , one of the most significant reforms to criminal procedure in state history….
Attorney Benson Varghese, the founder and CEO of Varghese Summersett and Lawft, has been named a 2025 Entrepreneur of Excellence by Fort Worth Inc., a prestigious award that recognizes outstanding…
Can a child be prosecuted as an adult in Texas? Under Texas Penal Code § 8.07, a person under age 15 generally cannot be prosecuted for criminal offenses except in…
Suing Lyft or Uber for sexual assault in Texas is harder than in most other states. Texas law classifies rideshare drivers as independent contractors and explicitly states that Transportation Network…
No. In most cases, it is not legal to put a GPS tracker on someone else’s car in Texas. Under Texas Penal Code § 16.06 , knowingly installing a tracking…
A grand jury in Texas is a group of 12 citizens who decide whether there is enough evidence to formally charge someone with a felony. If at least nine grand…
