Americans’ Constitutional right to be considered innocent until proven guilty is being subverted, if not shredded, by online news displays of an accused person’s name and face in a mugshot before ... Continue Reading
Post-Conviction Writs & Appeals May be Needed
As the case of Lydell Grant of Houston shows, post-conviction writs and appeals can gain justice for persons who may have been falsely accused and convicted of a crime. In 2012, Grant was convicted ... Continue Reading
Houston Astros Assistant GM Fired for Taunting Female Reporters
Domestic assault and family violence have become even more serious issues in today’s society. How serious? Ask the countless women who have been victims. But also ask former Houston Astros ... Continue Reading
What is the 7-Year Rule in Texas?
If you or a loved one has a criminal history, you should be aware of the 7-year rule in Texas as it applies to background checks. To make background checks, an employer can investigate job prospects ... Continue Reading
Compromised Cell Phone Evidence Could Get Kevin Spacey Case Dismissed
Missing cell phone evidence could get a sexual assault case against Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey dismissed. The case involves an alleged groping incident at a Nantucket, MA bar in 2016, where ... Continue Reading
Little-Known Facts About Capital Punishment & the Death Penalty
The death penalty — also known as “capital punishment” — is legal in 30 states. Texas is one of these states. What’s more, the Lone Star State — and Harris County, in particular — is notorious for ... Continue Reading