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Life in Prison for Sexual Assault in Texas?

An Austin Fire Department arson investigator has been accused of using his position of authority to sexually assault a woman. He now faces charges…

Touching White Fog Line, No Basis for Traffic Stop

A “fog line” is a white (usually bright) line painted on the right side of a roadway separating the roadway from what is known…

Deceptive, Friendly Interview Tactics Get Good Results for FBI

Deceptive Practices Get Good Results for Friendly FBI Agents We have on a number of occasions advised our readers that if confronted by law…

Civil Asset Forfeiture Under Fire—AG Not Listening

Jefferson Beauregard Sessions, nicknamed “Buddy” as a kid growing up in Hybart, Alabama, got his law degree from the University of Alabama in 1973.…

Larry Nassar’s Child Porn Sentence Means He Won’t Ever Do Time for Assaults

Larry Nassar was once a prominent physician with USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University Athletics. His complete fall from grace occurred recently when he…

Who Controls the Defense Strategy, Attorney or Client?

Who controls the defense strategy in a criminal trial: the attorney or the defendant? That is a question the U.S. Supreme Court will answer…

Will Your Drug Trafficking Sentencing Be Concurrent or Consecutive?

A recent South Texas drug case involving multiple defendants illustrates the workings of concurrent/consecutive sentencing. The five defendants convicted in the case, including on…

Tax Payers Pay When the Police Exceed Their Authority

When two or more police officers are involved in a confrontational situation and someone is recording the confrontation with a cell phone, there will…

Guide to Understanding Corporate Conspiracy Law

Federal conspiracy laws are complicated, sometimes confusing. This post will attempt to break down the complexities for you, using examples and explanations of potential…

Trial Judge’s Tolerance of Prosecutorial Misconduct Unacceptable

There are two safeguards against prosecutorial misconduct during a criminal trial: a good defense attorney and an impartial trial judge. Both failed Frederick Michael…

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