Texas Sex Offender Registration: A Life-long Consequence of Many Convictions
In June of this year, the national conference of RSOL met in Dallas. RSOL stands for Reform Sex Offender Laws, and the participants from across the country were there to...
New Texas Criminal Laws Take Effect September 1st
A number of new criminal laws that were passed by the Texas legislature and signed by Governor Perry take effect on September 1st, 2014. These laws address a number of...
Entrapment as a Defense in Texas: When Being “Set Up” Goes Too Far
It is a staple of movies and TV shows: the police undercover operation or “sting.” From “To Catch a Predator” to “American Hustle,” we see law enforcement actively creating scenarios...
False Confessions by Juveniles: New Study Proposes Changes to Prevent Grave Injustices
Earlier this year, Daniel Villegas of El Paso was released after 18 years in prison. Villegas lost almost two decades of his life after being convicted of two murders he...
You Are Entitled to a Public Defender. Why You Should Hire a Private Texas Criminal Defense Attorney Instead
The constitutions of the United States and the state of Texas provide that if you can’t afford a defense attorney when facing criminal charges, you are entitled to an attorney...
U.S. Supreme Court: If You’ve Been Arrested, Police Cannot Search Your Phone Without a Warrant
Given that 90% of Americans now carry cell phones, it is likely that the overwhelming majority of the 12 million people arrested in the U.S. every year have their phones...
Leaving the Past Behind: Non-Disclosure of Criminal Records And Expunction in Texas
Every day in Texas, citizens with criminal records are denied employment because of their criminal history. According to a recent study, 88% of employers conduct criminal background checks on applicants....
Prescription Drug Abuse and Criminal Prescription Drug Possession in Texas
Prescription Drug Possession Prescription drug possession is a serious criminal offense in Texas when you are in possession of a prescription drug and it isn’t prescribed to you. Most people...
Choosing the Right Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Can Make All The Difference. Here’s What to Look For.
Choosing the Right Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Experience, Cost, and Results When you are caught up in the Texas criminal justice system, you’re faced with many choices that can impact...
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