Criminal Court Backlogs And What They Mean For Texas Criminal Defendants

A person charged with any crime, whether it is a felony or misdemeanor is guaranteed a Constitutional right to a...

Do Remote Court Proceedings Protect A Defendant’s Due Process Rights?

The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally changed the way law is practiced in courtrooms throughout Texas and even worldwide. Remote hearings conducted...

As with other sex crimes in Texas, possession, distribution, or production of child pornography are serious offenses that carry not...

Self-defense is a valid defense against criminal charges in certain situations. It can even be a complete defense warranting dismissal...

Texas takes sex crimes seriously, with harsh punishments for those convicted of any number of offenses in this category. One...

Since the landmark 1966 Supreme Court ruling in Miranda v. Arizona, the well-known “right to remain” silent has been a...

In the heat of the moment, people can make poor decisions and mistakes. Sometimes these mistakes include not pulling over...

Aug 18, 2022 •Drug Crime

There is no question that alcohol and drugs lead to a number of societal problems, not least of which is...

Drug possession in Texas is a serious offense. No matter what controlled substance is involved, a person can face criminal...

Almost everybody has some type of social media account – if not several – these days. We’ve grown comfortable posting...