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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. Signed…
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 device…
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…
What Is a Silent Divorce? A silent divorce occurs when a married couple remains legally wed but has emotionally and physically ended their relationship. They share a home, maintain appearances,…
Winter weather crashes in Texas may represent a small percentage of total annual collisions, but they result in a disproportionately high number of fatalities and serious injuries. The catastrophic 133-vehicle…
Cheating apps are smartphone applications designed to hide secret communications, store intimate photos, or facilitate affairs while appearing innocent. These apps disguise themselves as calculators, news readers, or file managers,…
