Author name: Benson Varghese

Introduction On June 14, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a significant decision in the case of Garland v. Cargill, striking down the federal ban on bump stocks. The Supreme Court bump stock decision, coming in at a 6-3 ruling, marked a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate over firearm regulations in the United States. […]

In Texas, blue laws prohibit the sale of liquor on Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day, with additional restrictions on beer and wine sales. Beer and wine can be purchased from 7:00 AM to midnight Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 1:00 AM on Saturday, and from 10:00 AM to midnight

Comprehensive Guide to Juvenile Defense in Texas Navigating the complexities of juvenile law in Texas can be challenging for juveniles and their families. This comprehensive guide to juvenile defense in Texas provides an overview of key aspects of the juvenile justice system, from initial intake to potential sentencing, and offers links to additional resources for

What happens when you get arrested while you have a morals clause? Many corporate officers, entertainers, and athletes have morals clauses. In this article, we explore what happens when you are arrested while you have a morals clause. We will go through everything we can do to try to help save your contract. What is

What is an Allen Charge? In most jurisdictions, jury verdicts in a criminal trial must be unanimous, but what happens if deliberations stall or break down? If the jury sends a note saying they are deadlocked, the judge can give them a strongly worded instruction urging them to keep going and to try harder to

Is It Illegal to Wear Headphones While Driving in Texas? No state law in Texas makes it illegal to wear headphones while driving in Texas. There are times when you should not use a “hands-free wireless communication device,” and there could be instances where headphones might be considered hands-free wireless communication devices. While Texas law

Everything You Need to Know About Texas Inspection Stickers Ending in 2025 For as long as most Texans can remember, we’ve had Texas inspection stickers on our vehicles. Many of us remember the days when those stickers went on our license plate. We then moved to have two stickers inside our windshields – one for