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Sites Could Soon Be Charged for Having Sex Ads

A new bill in the U.S. House of Representatives, if passed, would create criminal and civil penalties for those who place online sex ads.…

Which Crimes are Actually Tried at the Federal Level?

Many different types of crimes fall under federal laws, a vast majority of which tend to fall into just a few categories. How so?…

“Known Drug Activity” and Furtive Movements: Not Quite Enough for Probable Cause

Diddy’s Sports Bar in Houston has what the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals (TCCA) described as “a well-documented history of narcotics sales.” But does…

Federal Prosecutor Violates Confrontation Clause, Causes Reversal

More than two decades ago Pace Law School professor Bennett L. Gershman observed in a scholarly law review article that “rules of evidence are…

Why Michael Flynn Should Not Accept a Trump Pardon

Former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn has pled guilty in a Washington, D.C. federal court to a single count of lying to the FBI.…

Texas Governor Sends in the Texas Rangers into State Juvenile Facilities

In February 2016, there were two momentous decisions issued affecting the nation’s juvenile justice system. First, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that inmates serving…

Penalties You Face in Texas and Federally for Drug Manufacturing

A huge proportion of drug manufacturing is conducted by cartels and other large networks of criminals. However, individuals may also participate in drug manufacture…

Justice Demands Jeff Wood Be Spared from Execution

He was known as “Dr. Death” in Texas death penalty circles. Psychologist James Grigson testified in 167 capital trials across the state—most of which…

Attorney General Jeff Sessions and the Continued Appearance of Racism

Appearances of racism have haunted President Donald J. Trump since the very day he announced his intention to seek the American presidency. During his…

President Not the Chief Law Enforcement Officer or Above the Law

It is now obvious that the President of the United States is under criminal investigation, ranging from possible obstruction of justice to money laundering.…

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