by Clara Carrera | Aug 1, 2026 | Criminal Law, White Collar Crime
FORMER TEXAS GOV. RICK PERRY GETS FREE PASS ON ABUSE OF POWER INDICTMENT On February 24, 2013, the Texas Court of Appeals put an end to the tortured legal saga involving former Texas Gov. Rick Perry. The court dismissed the remaining count from a two-count...
by John Floyd | Feb 26, 2026 | Criminal Law, grand jury
Federal grand jury proceedings serve as the entry point for many serious criminal cases in the federal system. These proceedings take place behind closed doors, without a judge present for most of the process and without defense counsel participating in the room,...
by John Floyd | Feb 24, 2026 | Criminal Law
There is real crime, and there is the perception of crime, which is generally unreal. For example, here are some real crime statistics: The Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ) reported in January 2026 that the homicide rate in 2025 was 21% lower than in 2024 with 922...
by John Floyd | Feb 20, 2026 | Criminal Law
Plea negotiations resolve most felony cases—estimated at 90 to 95 percent nationwide. With approximately 85,000 criminal cases filed annually in Harris County, plea agreements are essential for maintaining the efficiency of the justice system. Despite their...
by John Floyd | Feb 20, 2026 | Criminal Law
Most criminal trials in Texas are bifurcated, meaning they are divided into two distinct phases: a guilt-or-innocence phase and, if there is a conviction, a punishment phase. Both phases are structured by strict rules about what evidence can be presented during both...
by John Floyd | Jan 6, 2026 | Criminal Law, Plea Deals
In the criminal justice system, defendants facing charges may resolve their cases through a plea agreement rather than proceeding to a full trial. While plea agreements are common in both federal and state courts, there are important differences in their procedures,...
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