Your Silence is Insufficient to Invoke Your Right to Remain Silent
You Must Speak Up to Invoke Your Right to Remain Silent What is Your Right to Remain Silent? “You have the right to remain silent.” Everyone has heard this line…
Realities of the Right to a Speedy Trial in Texas
In Texas, you have a constitutional right to a speedy trial, but the law does not define exactly how long is too long. Generally, a delay approaching one year can…
What is a White Collar Crime?
Federal criminal defense attorney Benson Varghese discusses white collar crimes in this short video. Video Transcript What Is White Collar Crime? (And Why People Go to Prison for It) Imagine…
Immigration Consequences for Non-Citizens Facing Criminal Charges
Certain criminal convictions can have immigration consequences such as deportation, denial of admission or naturalization for any non-citizen. A defendant’s particular category of non-citizenship may affect the specific consequences of…
Burglary vs. Robbery In Texas – What’s The Difference?
Although robbery and burglary are often used interchangeably in daily conversations or even on the news, they are not the same thing. They are separate crimes with separate consequences. Here’s…
How to Scare an Insurance Adjuster | Standing Your Ground
A recent AMA on Reddit featured an insurance adjuster who welcomed questions about the claim process. The most upvoted question and answer established what any good personal injury lawyer would…
Judge Brent Carr Receives Silver Gavel Award
Since 1996, the Silver Gavel Award has been presented by the Tarrant County Bar Association to a current or former member of the Tarrant County judiciary who served Tarrant County…
Is BDSM Legal in Texas? Consenting to BDSM in Texas | Felony BDSM
What is BDSM? BDSM refers to bondage and discipline (B&D), dominance and submission (D&S), and sadism & masochism (S&M). These terms are collectively referred to as BDSM. Whether you decide to…
7 Things You Should Never Do If Stopped For DWI in Texas
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, nearly 90,000 Texas drivers were pulled over on suspicion of driving while intoxicated in 2021. Of those cases, nearly 12,000 were convicted…