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…
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…
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…
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…