The New York Times was able to obtain a vast amount of documentation relating to Donald J. Trump’s tax records and business dealings. Of course, this story is politically controversial, especially at the height of the election. With that said, any future repercussions to the whistleblower are yet to be determined. What we know is […]
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Federal Criminal Prosecution Since this crisis began in Texas over a month ago, change has been the only constant. Many prosecutions in the federal system have been suspended for the time-being, but investigations still continue. Furthermore, federal agents and the United States Attorney’s Offices are proactively following up on tips for fraud in connection with […]
Harris County Inmate Release As cases continue to rise of COVID-19 in Harris County, a better plan needs to be put in place to ensure the safety and well-being of inmates and jail staff. Non-violent inmates with bonds set under $10,000 need to be released from Harris County jails immediately. Currently, there is no plan […]
No Refusal Weekends With the holiday season right around the corner, No-Refusal Weekends are likely to be something you hear about. Law enforcement agencies proclaim a weekend will be ‘No Refusal’. This implies that anyone suspected of drunk driving will not have the option of refusing a chemical test. In theory, during a No Refusal […]
Origin of the Allen Charge An Allen Charge might not be something you’ve heard about before unless you spend a lot of time in the courtroom or you’ve served on a jury. An Allen Charge is issued by a judge when juries deadlock and can’t reach a verdict. It’s intended to avoid a mistrial. Some […]
The Role of the Jury in a Criminal Case The right to a trial by jury is guaranteed in the U.S. Bill of Rights. It’s one of the many rights intended to protect citizens against an oppressive government. It plays an important role in our justice system. A jury trial is guaranteed to anyone 18 […]
What Does Entrapment Mean? Entrapment is a word you’ve likely heard before, but not everyone understands what it means and how it can be used as a criminal defense. Entrapment refers to the interaction between a defendant and law enforcement before or during a crime. If it can be shown that law enforcement used coercion […]
New Criminal Law Changes in Texas Laws Criminal Law Changes Hundreds of new laws take effect on September 1, 2019. However, there are twenty-five bills that most people should be keenly aware of and that will affect the day-to-day practice of criminal lawyers, prosecutors, judges, and of course, defendants and victims alike. Perhaps of most […]
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