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Keeping a Gambling Place in Texas ?? Crime and Consequences
What is Keeping a Gambling Place in Texas? Keeping a gambling place in Texas is the criminal offense of allowing someone to use premises for gambling. This...
Varghese Summersett PLLC     May 10 2022
Gag Orders in Texas ?? Explanation with Examples [2022]
In Texas, it is not uncommon for judges to issue gag orders in high-profile criminal cases. But what exactly is a gag order and why are they necessary? In this...
Varghese Summersett PLLC     May 10 2022
Can a Child Pick Which Parent to Live with in Texas? [2022]
Child custody disputes can be extremely emotional for everyone involved. It’s not uncommon for a child, especially a teenager, to express a desire to live with...
Spring Break Visitation in Texas: Who Gets the Kids? [2022]
Last Updated on March 15, 2022 by Turner Thornton It’s Spring Break for many students in North Texas, a time for kiddos to refresh, reset and rejoice over a...
7 Pitfalls of Failing to Pay Child Support in Texas [2022]
Last Updated on March 24, 2022 by Benson Varghese If you are a parent who is struggling to make ends meet, you may be tempted to stop paying child support....
Answer and counter petition for divorce [TX]
Last Updated on March 24, 2022 by Benson Varghese Being unexpectedly served with divorce papers can set off a flood of emotions anger, sadness, confusion. Most...
Texas Standard Possession Order | New 50-Mile Category [2022]
Last Updated on March 29, 2022 by Benson Varghese Child visitation can be one of the most contentious issues in divorce and custody cases. That s why the Texas...
Terminating Parental Rights in Texas: FAQ Answers [2022]
Last Updated on April 14, 2022 by Turner Thornton From time to time, clients ask us about terminating parental rights in Texas. Usually, it s because the other...
Parental Alienation in Texas: What You Need to Know [2022]
Last Updated on April 14, 2022 by Benson Varghese In contentious child custody disputes, it s not uncommon for one parent to try and turn their child against...
Bank Jugging: the Crime Explained
Over the past several years, a crime trend called “bank jugging” or “jugging” has grown in popularity in Texas. Jugging occurs when a suspect watches a bank or...
Varghese Summersett PLLC     Mar 24 2022
What is Doxing – and Is It Illegal in Texas? [2022]
You may have heard about someone getting doxed or someone doxing a person. But what does that mean, and most importantly, is it illegal in Texas? Doxing, also...
Varghese Summersett PLLC     Mar 24 2022
Texas’ Mandatory Reporting Laws: Failure to Report Child Abuse or Neglect [2022]
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse in Texas In Texas, anyone who suspects a child has been abused or neglected has a legal obligation to report it. Educators...
Varghese Summersett PLLC     Mar 24 2022
Holder v State: Texas Court Says Constitution Protects Cell Site Location
On March 11, 2020, the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas handed down Holder v. State, an opinion stemming from a capital murder case that could have...
Varghese Summersett PLLC     Mar 24 2022
Can I possess a firearm while on deferred adjudication?
What You Need to Know about Texas Deferred Adjudication and Gun Rights Last year, more than 5600 people were placed on deferred adjudication probation in...
Varghese Summersett PLLC     Mar 24 2022
Spousal Immunity in Texas: What is it really? [2022]
If your spouse has been accused of a crime in Texas, can you refuse to testify at their trial? In most cases, the answer is yes but there are some exceptions....
Varghese Summersett PLLC     Mar 23 2022
What is a war crime?
What is a war crime? War crimes are “grave breaches” of international laws designed to hold individuals criminally responsible for actions that take place...
Varghese Summersett PLLC     Mar 18 2022
What is Seditious Conspiracy? | Federal Criminal Defense
Two North Texas men are among those who have been charged with seditious conspiracy in connection with last year’s assault on the U.S. Capitol. Until recently,...
Varghese Summersett PLLC     Mar 7 2022
What is Delta-8 THC and is it Legal in Texas?
Over the past couple of years, a once little-known cannabinoid called delta-8 THC has surged in popularity due to its similarities to marijuana — especially in...
Varghese Summersett PLLC     Jan 17 2022
Fake Covid Vaccine Cards and other Criminal Covid Scams
COVID is spreading like wildfire and so are fake covid vaccine cards and related scams. Each week, law enforcement agencies across the state and country put out...
Varghese Summersett PLLC     Jan 17 2022
What is Delta-8 THC and is it Legal in Texas? [2022]
Over the past couple of years, a once little-known cannabinoid called delta-8 THC has surged in popularity due to its similarities to marijuana — especially in...
Varghese Summersett PLLC     Jan 17 2022
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