Category Archives: Criminal Law
Self-Defense Laws in Texas: When Can You Protect Yourself?
Self-defense is a fundamental right that allows individuals to protect themselves from harm in situations where their safety is at risk. Understanding self-defense laws…
Forensic Expert Harry Lee Held Liable for Faulty Forensic Testimony
With so many television crime drama shows relying on forensic evidence to capture the guilty party, it is understandable why there is a broad…
Rodney Reed Case Continues Despite Major Setback
In a January 21, 2022, post, we called upon the Texas justice system to vacate the 1998 murder conviction and death sentence of Rodney…
The Crime Fraud Exception to Confidential Communications
A confidential relationship between an attorney and their client is sacrosanct. All communications, personal and professional, between the attorney and their client are confidential—a…
Notifying Clients of Right to File PDR
In Texas, a criminal conviction occurs once a jury delivers its verdict of guilty to the trial judge or a defendant elects to plead…
Prosecutorial Misconduct Exposed, Again…
Bad prosecutors are not a new phenomenon. They have existed since the Founders envisioned an adversarial judicial process when forming the United States of…
The Role of Mental Health in Texas Criminal Defense Cases
Mental health plays a crucial role in criminal defense cases in Texas. A defendant’s mental health can affect their ability to understand the charges…
What Is the Insanity Defense in TX, and How Does It Work?
The insanity defense is a legal strategy used in criminal cases by defendants who claim they were not legally responsible for their actions due…
Alex Murdaugh Case Illustrates Unpredictability of Jury Trials
The role of a juror in any criminal case, and especially in a case where the penalty is death or life without parole is…
“Rust” Prosecution Faces Serious Legal Hurdles
First District District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies publicly disclosed on January 19, 2023, that famed movie and television actor Alex Baldwin and Hannah Gutierrez-Reed will…
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