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“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…

No-Knock Warrants: A Travesty Against The Fourth Amendment

In the wake of the infamous 2019 Harding Street “no-knock” raid by the Houston Police Department that left a couple and their pet dog…

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Can the Police Search Your Car During a Traffic Stop?

Can the police search your car during a traffic stop? As usual, the answer to this legal question is “it depends.” Some of the…

Mortgage Fraud: A Leading White-Collar Crime

It is estimated that the United States loses between $1-10 billion each year due to mortgage fraud, making it one of the leading white-collar…

Landmark Discovery Decision in Texas

Dwayne Robert Heath was arrested in 2017 in Waco, Texas, for the charge of injury to a child. He was indicted on February 15,…

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Are Federal Crimes More Serious?

Yes, federal crimes, as a rule, are more serious. They can carry severe penalties, complex investigations, and long-lasting effects on every aspect of a…

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