If you face investigation for a crime, especially possession of child pornography, you may wonder if you should get a defense lawyer during that investigation. The answer is a resounding ... Continue Reading
Texas ‘Junk Science’ Law Fights Wrongful Convictions
Did you know Texas is the only state with a “junk science” law aimed at wrongful convictions? Passed in 2013, the Texas Junk Science Law (Texas SB 344) allows persons in Texas prisons to challenge ... Continue Reading
FBI “No Knock” Raid of President Trump’s Former Campaign Chairman Implies Federal Criminal Investigation is Underway
Recently, we learned that the FBI conducted an early-morning “no knock” raid on the former campaign chairman of President Trump, Paul Manafort. The FBI went to Manafort’s house and forcibly entered it ... Continue Reading
Harris County Must Reform Bail System
A federal judge has ruled that Harris County must reform its bail system, which she said favors the rich and punishes the poor. The ruling sets a preliminary injunction against Harris County to force ... Continue Reading
Texas Reforms Can Help Nonviolent Defendants Avoid Jail
Thanks to bond reforms underway in Austin, Texas laws may change to help nonviolent defendants - especially those with low incomes - to avoid jail while awaiting trial. Introduced this month, the ... Continue Reading
Jury Nullification Can Defy Unjust Laws
Not all laws are fair or just, especially given individual circumstances. But Americans should have a legal right called “jury nullification.” That’s when juries can find a defendant innocent even ... Continue Reading