If you’ve followed the ongoing case of former YouTube star Ruby Franke, you may be wondering what’s next for the mother …
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Can I Get Paid for Years Spent Unjustly in Prison?
When an unjust conviction for a crime is overturned, you may wonder if the person who is released from incarceration can …
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How Much Money Can Bond Be?
In case you’re wondering how much money can be set for a bond, first, be aware of an extreme case: Cryptocurrency …
Can Bail Be Revoked?
If you're facing a criminal charge and were released from custody after posting bail before your trial, you may be …
What’s Worse: A 1st-Degree or 3rd-Degree Criminal Charge?
You may have heard recently about actor Gary Busey being charged with 2 counts of 4th-degree criminal sexual contact …
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Can Teens Be Charged as Adults in Texas?
You may be wondering if teens can be charged, tried and convicted as adults in Texas. The answer is yes, they can. Take …
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False Accusations Made To Win Custody Battle
Two women in Oklahoma have been arrested for making false accusations and false claims about one woman’s husband to help …
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Violating a Court Order Can Bring Your Arrest
If you or a family member faces a court order, you should know that failure to abide by that court order can bring a …
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Do I Need a Lawyer for a Police Interview?
Perhaps you wonder if you need a lawyer or an attorney for a police interview or interrogation. Our answer—and that of …
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Can You Post Bail and Leave Jail Pending Appeal?
Some Americans who are convicted and sentenced for a crime can post bail (a cash payment by the defendant to the court) …
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You Can Be Charged and Sued for Criminal Conduct in Texas
Persons who face accusations of criminal conduct should know that they can be both charged with a crime and face a civil …
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Can You Receive Multiple Charges for the Same Incident?
You may be wondering if a person can receive multiple charges for the same incident. Let’s say the offense is domestic …
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What is a Nolo Contendere (No Contest) Plea Deal?
You may have heard of a “nolo contendere” plea deal when it comes to court cases involving a criminal charge. But what …
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Mistaken Eyewitness Identifications Can be Followed by Exoneration and Freedom
Did you know that more than two-thirds of the 375 wrongful convictions overturned in America by DNA evidence involved …
Should Wrongly Convicted Persons Admit Guilt to Gain Parole?
According to the New York Times, parole hearings create “a terrible Catch-22 for wrongly convicted people. If they admit …
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Wrongful Conviction Day Highlights Need for Reform
Oct. 2, 2021 marked the 8th annual International Wrongful Conviction Day, a day for emphasizing the many needs for legal …
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DNA Testing Can Yield Results in Cold Cases
DNA testing, which was not available decades ago, can lead to arrests in so-called “cold cases,” as happened recently in …
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What Is An Ex Parte Restraining Order?
If you’ve followed recent news reports about sexual assault allegations against Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor …
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Deshaun Watson Civil Lawsuits Don’t Necessarily Mean Criminal Charges
A key distinction in the case of Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is that, while he faces at least 14 lawsuits …
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‘Unsat’ is an Option to End Probation
Thousands of Houston and Harris County residents have had their probation for felony crimes ended in recent years due to …
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Police Overreach Can Have Evidence Dismissed, As Robert Kraft Case Shows
The evidence collected by overzealous police who overreach in their investigations of supposed criminal activity can be …
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Can You Be Charged With Emotional Abuse in Texas?
Heated disputes between people can lead to incidents of domestic violence, and then to criminal charges. But what if no …
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How Texas Police Steal Your iPhone’s Passcode
You and every American should be wary of the fact that new technology enables police officers to steal your iPhone’s …
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Do Mugshots Unfairly Brand Innocent People As Guilty?
Americans’ Constitutional right to be considered innocent until proven guilty is being subverted, if not shredded, by …
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