Allen Charge: What is it and When it is Used in a Criminal Trial?
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…
Is It Illegal to Wear Headphones While Driving in Texas?
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…
Texas Inspection Sticker Requirement Ending in 2025
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…
Secrets to Maximize a GEICO Insurance Claim in Texas
How to Maximize a GEICO Insurance Claim Whether you were struck by a driver insured with GEICO making a “third party claim” or a GEICO insured making a “first party…
Wrongful Death in Jail | Successfully Suing for an Inmate Death
Successfully Suing for an Inmate’s Death is No Ordinary Undertaking If you’ve been following local news, you’ll see there have been 54 jail deaths in the last five years in…
Varghese Summersett Awards, Honors, and Recognition
Varghese Summersett has carved a niche in the legal community for its unwavering commitment to justice, excellence, and service. The awards the firm and its members have received are a…
Legality of Delta 8 THC, Delta 9 THC, Delta 10 THC & THCA in Texas
Legality of Delta 8 THC, Delta 9 THC, Delta 10 THC, and THCA in Texas Contravening Winds of Change in Texas? You can’t go very far in Texas without seeing…
Assault on a Pregnant Woman in Texas | Pregnant Person Assault
Assault on a pregnant woman is a very serious crime in Texas. Not only is it a felony to assault a pregnant woman, but a conviction can have far-reaching consequences…
Can Personal Injury Settlements Affect Child Support in Texas?
When someone has been injured in an accident and receives a personal injury settlement, the money is intended to cover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses….