Eclipse Tourists: Texas Laws You Need to Know
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by Melody McDonald Lanier
2d ago
More than a million tourists are expected to be in Texas to witness the total solar eclipse on April 8. The influx has prompted many counties and cities to issue local disaster declarations, and every law enforcement officer in the state will be on duty and high alert. While officials expect eclipse tourists to be on their best behavior during their stay in the Lone Star State, some will undoubtedly find themselves on the wrong side of the law. After all, what’s legal in their state may be against the law in Texas. To help visitors avoid legal pitfalls and ensure their eclipse experience is m ..read more
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What to do if a Detective Calls
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by Benson Varghese
1w ago
If a detective has reached out, you are on the right page. Most people have never had to think about “What should I do if a Detective Calls?” and, as a result, are unprepared for that moment. The reality is that police officers and detectives know this, and are trained to prey upon that lack of planning, understanding, and human nature that makes us want to have the conversation. If you get no further than this introduction, know this: you should not talk to a detective on your own under any circumstances, whether innocent or guilty or being told you are just a witness, without talking to an ..read more
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Legal Legends Share Wisdom, Stories with VS Team
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by Melody McDonald Lanier
1M ago
Varghese Summersett was honored to host two legal legends – retired Judge Louis Sturns and renowned Defense Attorney Mike Heiskell – to commemorate Black History Month during the firm’s weekly training session. “You are all in for a treat,” VS Partner Tiffany Burks told the firm’s attorneys and staff as she introduced her distinguished guests. “You are sitting in a room with greatness and history.” Greatness and history, indeed! Sturns and Heiskell have left a lasting impact on the Tarrant County legal community and beyond. They’ve accomplished numerous “firsts” in their careers, which Burks ..read more
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Car Crash Statistics in Texas 2023 vs. 2022
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by Benson Varghese
1M ago
Over a thousand people move to Texas every day. We have nearly 200,000 miles of roadway. Texas has also spent $2 billion from 2015 to 2022 to make our roadways safer. Texas also has a “Road to Zero” goal which is zero fatalities on Texas roads by 2050. So how are we doing? Texas Crash Data Ever wonder what happens to crash reports after an accident? Where do they go from your local police department? The data from these reports, whether filed by police or self-reporting blue forms that are submitted to the police, gets compiled into a database by the Texas Department of Transportation (“TXDO ..read more
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Aggravated Assault Lawyer Fort Worth
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by Benson Varghese
1M ago
Aggravated Assault is a felony assault charge that is commonly filed in Fort Worth and throughout Texas. It is defined under Texas Penal Code Section 22.02 and is generally considered an assault that is made more serious due to certain aggravating factors. Surprisingly to many, and as our Aggravated Assault Lawyer Fort Worth explains, this charge does not require actual physical injuries. Learn more about Aggravated Assault, including Aggravated Assault by Threat (which does not require any injury) below.  Types of Aggravated Assault in Texas Here are the distinctions between the differe ..read more
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New Law: Texas Family Violence Offender Database
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by Melody McDonald Lanier
2M ago
If you live in Texas, you are probably aware that you can look up registered sex offenders in your area through an online database managed by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Now, another database – one for repeat family violence offenders – will soon be accessible to the public. Last summer, Texas lawmakers passed House Bill 5202, which mandates that the Texas Department of Public Safety create and maintain a database of people with two or more intimate partner violence convictions. In this article, the criminal defense attorneys at Varghese Summersett will explain the new law, w ..read more
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Assault Family Violence Texas | Domestic Violence
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by Benson Varghese
2M ago
If you or a loved one has been charged with assault family violence in Texas, you may be trying to figure out exactly what the term means. Assault family violence Texas encompasses any intentional harm or threat toward a family member, which itself is a broadly defined term. The charge carries significant social stigma and punishments ranging from misdemeanors to felonies. Knowing your rights, potential penalties, and defense strategies is essential in this circumstance. This article written by our assault defense lawyer offers a comprehensive guide to the critical aspects of assault family v ..read more
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Fort Worth Hotel Explosion | What We Know So Far
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by Benson Varghese
2M ago
Fort Worth Hotel Explosion It has been less than 24 hours since the Fort Worth hotel explosion rocked Fort Worth. The area surrounding the Sandman Signature Hotel, including portions of Throckmorton Street, remains closed to the public. We know that 21 people were injured, one critically, and four more were seriously injured. We have heard reports of at least one person smelling gas before the explosion and there was a strong smell of gas after the blast. We know that three employees inside the restaurant in the hotel were injured but are in stable condition. We also know the Fort Worth Fire D ..read more
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Age-Verification Law in Texas for Pornographic Websites
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by Benson Varghese
2M ago
Texas passed an age verification law that requires proof that a visitor is an adult to access pornographic websites. Age Verification Law in Texas House Bill 1181 was signed into law on June 12, 2023, and was slated to into effect on September 1, 2023. The law requires adult websites to use “reasonable age verification methods” to make sure a person accessing their website is at least 18 years old. The verification system could be based on government-issued identification or a “commercially reasonable method that relies on public or private transactional data” to verify the age of the visitor ..read more
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Pathways to H.O.P.E: Reentry Program for Life after Jail
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by Melody McDonald Lanier
3M ago
When Tarrant County inmates are locked up, finding something positive in a negative situation is often difficult. But there is hope for hope who want to better themselves while behind bars and come out stronger on the other side. The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the non-profit One CommunityUSA, offers a program called Pathways to H.O.P.E (Helping Offenders Pursue Excellence) to help inmates successfully reintegrate into society upon release from jail. The primary goal is to help inmates learn new skills and find housing and jobs after incarceration so they don’t return ..read more
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