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Criminal Jurisdiction

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Can the Police Lie to You During an Investigation?

Yes, the police can lie to you during an investigation. It’s hard to believe, but it’s true—officers are legally permitted to mislead you during…

Forensic Firearm Evidence: Flawed Expert Testimony Leads to Tragic Results 

 Forensic identification science begins with comparing a questioned item of evidence to a sample of a known source to determine if they match. Then,…

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Federal Fraud Investigation Defense

Federal fraud investigations are no small matter. They can disrupt your life, career, and finances, casting a shadow over your future. If you find…

Federal Entrapment: Its Origins And Defenses

Entrapment is a legitimate defense to any criminal charge, federal or state. No federal statute authorizes the defenses, although some states have codified the…

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What is Drug Trafficking Under Federal Law?

When it comes to federal drug trafficking charges, appearances can be deceiving. You don’t need to be caught selling drugs or running a large…

“Cash for Kids” Scandal Continues to Harm Justice

It took place in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, in the early 2000s and would become what would be known as the “kids-for-cash” scandal. It began when…

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Defenses to Vehicular Homicide Charges

Imagine this: you're involved in a tragic accident, and before you can fully process what happened, you're facing accusations of vehicular homicide. It's a…

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What is Wire Fraud?

Wire fraud is a federal crime that can result in significant penalties, including fines and jail time. Under federal law, wire fraud occurs when:…

Defense Discovery of Evidence in Criminal Cases In Texas

Discovery in criminal cases in Texas has a tortured history. The State's discovery statute, Article 39.14 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, was…

Michael Morton, Art. 39.14, and Brady v. Maryland: An Affirmative Duty To Disclose As Soon As Practicable

Last month, we posted a piece about a landmark decision, Heath v. State, in which the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals held that a…

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