How & Why DWIs Are “Reduced” to Obstruction of Highway

  Almost everyone knows what a DWI charge is, but few are familiar with the offense of Obstruction of Highway. In rare circumstances, a DWI may be “reduced” to an obstruction of highway charge even though both are legally the same level offense. Despite this, obstruction of highway is a highly-desired, but rarely achieved, outcome […]

What is Abuse of a Corpse in Texas?

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Abuse of a Corpse is Now a Felony in Texas Over the past decade, a number of “abuse of a corpse” cases in Texas have made headlines. Most notably in 2014, a husband and wife were arrested after eight decomposing bodies were found in their Fort Worth funeral home. They were accused of taking money […]

Varghese Summersett Scholarship: Scholarship Recipients

  We are pleased to announce the winners of the first-annual Varghese Summersett PLLC Criminal Justice Scholarship Contest. The Fort Worth law firm awarded criminal justice scholarships to three incoming law school students who have demonstrated a commitment to improving the criminal justice system. To apply, they had to write an essay – and they […]

Texas Knife Reform Bill: Are Illegal Knives a Thing of the Past?

  Governor Abbot recently signed House Bill 1935, which will become law on September 1, 2017. Known as the Knife Law Reform Bill, HB 1935 removes the term “illegal knife” from the Penal Code. As a result, blades over 5 ½ inches, throwing knives, daggers, dirks, stilettos, poniards, bowie knives, swords, and spears are not […]

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