Mediation in Amicable Divorces
How Mediation Helps Texas Couples Divorce Amicably Mediation allows divorcing couples in Texas to negotiate the terms of their separation, making mediation in amicable divorces a powerful tool for smoother…
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,…
Texas Gang Laws | Gang Crimes in Texas | Criminal Defense
In Texas, not all crimes are created equal. This is especially true when we are talking about gang crimes. In an effort to crack down on gangs, legislators got creative…
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…
Elena Rios Memorial Scholarship
Overview of the Elena Rios Memorial Scholarship Amount: $1000 Deadline: June 1, 2025 On February 16, 2024, Elena Rios, a mother of four and grandmother of 13, was tragically killed…
What Is a Presentence Investigation Report? | Federal and State Presentence Reports
In short: A presentence investigation report, called a PSI in Texas state court and a PSR in federal court, is a report the judge uses to decide punishment. A probation…
Can Your Social Media Be Used As Evidence in Texas Criminal Cases?
Can social media be used as evidence in Texas criminal cases? Most of us have heard the famous Miranda Rights line “anything you say can and will be used against…
Courtroom Etiquette 101: The Do’s And Don’ts Of The Courtroom
For one reason or another, just about everyone will enter a criminal courtroom at some point in their lives. Whether you’re a defendant, a potential juror, or a college student…
Illegally Stopped? Understanding Reasonable Suspicion
Were you illegally stopped? Police officers often joke that if they cannot find a legal reason to stop your vehicle within 200 yards, then they are not doing a good…