The Legality of Delta 8 THC, Delta 9 THC, Delta 10 THC, and THCA in Texas Contravening Winds of Change in Texas? It seems like you can’t go very far in Texas without seeing a store that sells THC products, whether it is your local headshop or neighborhood convenience store. In fact, THC dispensing vending machines are popping up all over Texas. It is easy to think, “Well, if it were illegal, they wouldn’t be able to sell these products, right?” S Congress Vending machine byu/tipsytarotalks in Austin While you can buy THC products at every turn in Austin, the conversations happening inside th ..read more

Southlake officials canceled classes at two high schools on Wednesday after learning of a potential threat of a school shooting. Officials said the threat involved a message written on a bathroom school door “by someone referring to the STARR test and a potential school shooting” on Wednesday. Police are investigating the incident, and no one has been taken into custody. Still, the person(s) responsible for the threat could face criminal charges—regardless of whether it was a hoax to disrupt a test or whether they are a juvenile or an adult. In this article, the criminal defense attorneys at V ..read more

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 on your personal and professional life. The laws in Texas are very strict when it comes to protecting pregnant women and their unborn children. If you or a loved one is facing a charge of assault on a pregnant woman in North Texas, it’s imperative to contact a seasoned defense attorney as soon as possible. Our attorneys have vast experience handling the most serious cases in Tarrant and Dallas counties and understand the gravity ..read more

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. But what if the victim is paying child support? Can personal injury settlements affect child support in Texas? The short answer is yes. However, the specifics of how and to what extent depend on various factors, including whether you are behind on your child support payments. In this article, our experienced attorneys explain how personal injury settlements affect child support in Texas and what you should do ..read more

Earlier this week, 55 people at the University of Texas in Austin were arrested at a pro-Palestine protest. Most were charged with criminal trespass, a Class B misdemeanor in Texas. The arrests occurred during a pro-Palestinian demonstration where students were demanding the university divest from companies supplying weapons to Israel for its strikes on Gaza. The Right to Protest in Texas The right to protest in the United States is protected under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which states that “Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech or the press; or the ..read more

Illegal Internet Search Attorney When Is An Internet Search Illegal in Texas? Google averaged 8.5 billion searches a day in 2022. That’s nearly 100,000 Internet searches every second. Anyone with a smartphone – just about everyone these days – has the information superhighway at their fingertips and access to almost anything. We search everything from directions to a restaurant to movie showtimes to the latest news on our favorite team. Some Internet searches, however, are illegal and could land you in trouble with law enforcement. In some cases, just searching certain topics could result in a ..read more

It happens more often than you think. A married couple, once deeply in love, finds themselves essentially living separate lives. They become emotionally detached and disconnected and are more like roommates than romantic partners. Referred to as a “silent divorce” — or an invisible or emotional divorce — this type of marriage is a complex dynamic where two people remain legally married, but one or both spouses have checked out of the relationship. In this article, the experienced family law attorneys at Varghese Summersett explain the signs of a silent divorce, why couples may choose to stay i ..read more

It happens more often than you think. A married couple, once deeply in love, finds themselves essentially living separate lives. They become emotionally detached and disconnected and are more like roommates than romantic partners. Referred to as a “silent divorce” — or an invisible or emotional divorce — this type of marriage is a complex dynamic where two people remain legally married, but one or both spouses have checked out of the relationship. In this article, the experienced family law attorneys at Varghese Summersett explain the signs of a silent divorce, why couples may choose to stay i ..read more

Can you “quit” a jury? The media is reporting that a “juror quit over the fear of being outed” in the historic Trump Hush Money Trial. Is it possible for a juror to quit? First, it’s important to understand that a jury has not been empaneled in former President Trump’s case. They are still in jury selection. In regards to the juror who reportedly “quit,” this is a critically important factor. Can a juror quit? In the United States, once a juror is officially empaneled and sworn in for a trial, they cannot simply “quit” or voluntarily leave their duty without facing potential legal consequences ..read more

In the midst of a nation shifting its view on cannabis, one question arises: will Texas legalize marijuana? Some ask, “When will Texas legalize marijuana.” Texas has a long-standing history of having harsher marijuana laws than the rest of the country. While general sentiments around marijuana continue to evolve, there’s more at play in Texas than public opinion. In this article, we unpack the current debates and the political environment in Texas and discuss whether legalization will take root in the Lone Star State. Marijuana Legalization in Texas: The High Points Texas is one of 26 remaini ..read more