When a Vehicle Crashes into a Building, Who is Liable?
When a vehicle crashes into a home or building in Texas, the driver is usually liable, but other parties may share fault, including the driver’s employer, the vehicle owner, the…
Mental States: Intentionally, Knowingly, Negligently, Recklessly
Texas recognizes four culpable mental states: intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, and negligently. These mental states, known as mens rea (Latin for “guilty mind”), determine what the prosecution must prove about a…
Texas Standard Possession Order | 2026 Update
Looking for the 2026 Standard Possession Calendar? Click here to view it. The Texas Standard Possession Order (SPO) is the default visitation schedule courts use when parents cannot agree on…
Chest Pain after a Car Wreck in Texas | Free Consultation
Can chest pain after a car wreck in Texas be serious? Yes. While chest pain sometimes results from minor bruising or muscle strain, it can also signal life-threatening conditions such…
Michael Morton Act Under Attack: HB 3330 and SB 1124
The Michael Morton Act Under Attack In 2013, the Texas Legislature unanimously passed the Michael Morton Act , one of the most significant reforms to criminal procedure in state history….
Attorney Benson Varghese Named 2025 Entrepreneur of Excellence
Attorney Benson Varghese, the founder and CEO of Varghese Summersett and Lawft, has been named a 2025 Entrepreneur of Excellence by Fort Worth Inc., a prestigious award that recognizes outstanding…
Age | Affirmative Defenses in Criminal Cases in Texas
Can a child be prosecuted as an adult in Texas? Under Texas Penal Code § 8.07, a person under age 15 generally cannot be prosecuted for criminal offenses except in…
Suing Lyft or Uber for Sexual Assault is Harder (But Not Impossible) in Texas
Suing Lyft or Uber for sexual assault in Texas is harder than in most other states. Texas law classifies rideshare drivers as independent contractors and explicitly states that Transportation Network…
Is It Legal to Put a GPS Tracker on Someone Else’s Car in Texas?
No. In most cases, it is not legal to put a GPS tracker on someone else’s car in Texas. Under Texas Penal Code § 16.06 , knowingly installing a tracking…