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Eclipse Tourists: Texas Laws You Need to Know

Eclipse Tourists: Texas Laws You Need to Know

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 […]

What to do if a Detective Calls

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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 […]

Legal Legends Share Wisdom, Stories with VS Team

Legal Legends

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. […]

Texas Car Crash Statistics 2023 vs. 2022

Texas Car Crash Statistics

More than a thousand people move to Texas daily, which means more drivers are traveling on our 200,000 miles of state-maintained roadways. To keep up with the influx, state officials have invested billions of dollars to make our roads safer. Still, it’s been 23 years since a day went by without a traffic fatality in […]

Aggravated Assault Lawyer Fort Worth

Aggravated Assault Lawyer Fort Worth

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 […]

New Law: Texas Family Violence Offender Database

Texas Family Violence Offender Database

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 – for repeat family violence offenders – is now accessible to the public. Last summer, Texas lawmakers passed House […]

Assault Family Violence Texas | Domestic Violence

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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 […]

Fort Worth Hotel Explosion | What We Know So Far

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Fort Worth Hotel Explosion It has been nearly two months since a Fort Worth hotel explosion rocked Fort Worth. The Sandman Signature Hotel and Musume remain shuttered as the cause of the blast remains under investigation. Twenty-one people were injured, one critically, and four more were seriously injured. There have been reports of people smelling […]

Pornhub Blocks Texas Users Over Age Verification Law [2024]

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Texans seeking online adult entertainment won’t find it anymore at Pornhub, one of the most popular websites in the world. In March, Pornhub suspended its services in the Lone Star State over objections to the Texas’ new age verification law. The new Texas law requires porn sites to check visitors’ ages to ensure they are […]

Retrograde Extrapolation and Blood Alcohol Calculations

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Understanding retrograde extrapolation is essential for grasping how DUI or DWI cases hinge on past BAC estimates. “Retrograde extrapolation” is routinely used to infer a driver’s BAC at the time of driving based on a blood or breath specimen obtained some time after the driving ceased. Through this article, we discuss retrograde extrapolation’s role, the […]

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