Category Archives: Criminal Law
“Custodial Interrogation Environment” Does Not Trigger Need for Miranda Warning
Miranda v. Arizona, probably the most recognized case in U.S. Supreme Court jurisprudence, has been controversial since it was published in 1966. For more…
Voir Dire, Commitment Questions in Criminal Cases
Jury Selection, voir dire, is an inherent component of the Sixth Amendment right to a fair and impartial trial. It is also guaranteed by…
Is There a Nexus between Bail Reform and Violent Crime?
Various media reports show that gun homicides, mass shootings, and gun violence all decreased in 2024 as compared to 2023. In fact, gun violence…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
The Politics of Crime Solves Nothing
Crime has always been and will remain a hot-button political issue. Misinformation, misrepresentations, and outright lies have become the cornerstone of American politics at…
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