Varghese Summersett, one of the largest and fastest-growing criminal defense, personal injury, and family law practices in North Texas, has expanded to Houston with the opening of a fourth location. The firm, which is headquartered in downtown Fort Worth and has locations in Dallas and Southlake , is now providing comprehensive legal services to clients […]
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Criminal Charges Stemming from School Shootings in Texas School shootings are among the most heartbreaking tragedies a community can face, bringing the nation’s attention to the stark contrast between the innocence of the victims and the devastating nature of the crime. In Texas, school shootings have led to a variety of serious criminal charges, reflecting
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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 a bathroom school door “by someone referring to the STARR test and a potential school shooting.” These kind of incidents have become far to common
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Baldwin and Brady: How Prosecutors’ Failure to Disclose Evidence Resulted in Dismissal The justice system in the United States relies on the fundamental principle that the defense must be allowed to see all evidence that could impact the outcome of a trial. This duty of disclosure is crucial to ensuring a fair trial and is
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Sexual Assault in Texas: A Comprehensive Guide We have put together the most comprehensive guide on sexual assault in Texas. Allegations can come anytime as most of these offenses have no statute of limitations. We have successfully defended every level of sexual allegation, including “super aggravated” sexual offenses where the minimum punishment begins at 25
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R&B singer Chris Brown is embroiled in yet another legal controversy, this time facing a $50 million lawsuit for alleged assaults that occurred backstage at his recent concert in Fort Worth. It’s possible he and members of his entourage could also face criminal charges stemming from accusations they beat up four men backstage at Dickies
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Jury duty is a civic responsibility to ensure that the judicial system operates fairly and justly by allowing citizens to participate in the legal process, evaluate evidence, and make impartial decisions on the guilt or innocence of individuals on trial (if it’s a criminal trial) or on the outcome of a dispute (if it’s a
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Case Dismissed… When you’ve been charged with a crime and your freedom and livelihood are on the line, there’s nothing better than hearing the words, “Case Dismissed.” Getting criminal charges dismissed before trial is definitely a best-case scenario for a defendant, but is it really the end of your legal issues? Here’s a look at
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In an era where technology evolves faster than legislation, deepfake porn is a pressing issue that has garnered lawmakers’ attention. In 2023, Texas enacted a law specifically targeting deepfake pornography, and now U.S. Senator Ted Cruz is proposing federal legislation that expands protections for victims and increases penalties for perpetrators, including juveniles. In this article,
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