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What Happens When Texas Kids Commit Violent Offenses

There are two justice systems in this country: One for adults and the other for juveniles. There are times, with certain crimes come into…

Time to Pass Police Reform in Texas, George Floyd Act

On May 25, 2020, as the nation was coming to grips with the deadly coronavirus pandemic, a cellphone video emerged documenting Minneapolis police officer…

Corporate Email Spoofing in TX Is a State and Federal Offense

Email scams are perpetrated by bad actors that attempt to take your money. Some of these scams are successful because of the techniques used,…

Former US Attorney for SDNY Should Be Disbarred

In service to his client, President Donald J. Trump, New York-based attorney Rudy Giuliani has openly boasted about the lengths he would go to…

The Face of Police Misconduct

On December 22, 2020, a 19-year white veteran of the Columbus Police Department—44-year-old Adam Coy— shot and killed a 47-year-old African-American man named Andre’…

January 6, 2021: A Day History Will Never Forget

The January 6, 2021, violent assault on the nation’s Capitol Building—a day that will forever be etched in shame in American history, was created,…

Bail Reform Demands Responsible Political Action

Since 2016, there have been five lawsuits filed in federal courts in Texas alleging equal protection and procedural due process violations concerning bail practices…

What Does It Mean When an Indictment Is Sealed in Texas?

Perhaps over the past four years you have inadvertently learned more about the law than you realize. Who would have thought you’d ponder whether…

Texas Inmates’ Rights: Where Does Moving Dead Bodies Fit In?

A jail or prison sentence results in a restriction on legal and constitutional rights for the incarcerated individual. However, this does not mean that…

The Impact of A Federal Target Letter

Federal criminal investigations may start in different ways. They often begin when a federal law enforcement agency, such as the FBI, receives information about…

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