School Threats in Texas: The Crimes and Consequences
Southlake officials canceled classes at two high schools last school year after learning of a potential threat of a school shooting. Officials said the threat involved a message written on…
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Reckless Driving in Texas | TC Section 545.401
Reckless driving in Texas is a misdemeanor offense that carries potential jail time, fines, and a permanent criminal record. Under Texas Transportation Code § 545.401, a person commits this offense…
Google Now Allows You to Leave an Anonymous Google Review
You can now leave an anonymous Google review using a nickname instead of your real name. If you’ve wanted to share your experience with Varghese Summersett but hesitated because of…
Texas Bail Bond Disparities: 238K Bonds Analyzed
Bail bond amounts in Texas depend heavily on where you’re arrested. Our analysis of more than 238,000 bail bonds across five major Texas counties reveals that for the same offense,…
How the Texas Juvenile Justice System Handles Girls
The Texas juvenile justice system treats girls differently than boys in several key ways, including separate housing in detention facilities, gender-appropriate supervision during searches, and specialized programming. While girls make…
10 Tell-Tale Signs Your Spouse Is Considering Divorce
If your spouse has become emotionally distant, overly critical, secretive about finances, or suddenly focused on their appearance, these could be warning signs they’re considering divorce. Recognizing these red flags…
Houston Car Accident Lawyer | Varghese Summersett
Why Is Houston the Most Dangerous City to Drive in Texas? Houston recorded approximately 67,000 car accidents in 2023, killing nearly 300 people and injuring more than 22,000 others. That’s…
What Does the Odor of Alcohol Really Mean in a DWI investigation?
I’ve reviewed thousands of DWI reports in my career. The “odor of alcoholic beverage” appears in nearly every DWI police report in Texas, but it tells officers almost nothing about…
Uncontested Divorce in Texas: Cost, Timeline, and Expectations
An uncontested divorce in Texas is a divorce where both spouses agree on all major issues, including property division, child custody, and support. This type of divorce typically costs less,…