by John Floyd | Mar 22, 2024 | Homicide/Murder, Murder
Murder prosecutions can occur at both the federal and state levels, each governed by distinct laws and procedures. Understanding the differences between the two prosecutions is essential for individuals facing such charges and their need for legal representation. From...
by John Floyd | Oct 27, 2023 | Homicide/Murder
In Texas, a state known for its vast size and diverse population, many families are left with unanswered questions and unresolved pain as they seek closure for their loved ones’ unsolved homicides. Revisiting these cold cases is a challenging but necessary endeavor,...
by John Floyd | Jun 23, 2023 | Capital Crimes, Homicide/Murder
Homicide charges are among the most serious criminal offenses, carrying severe penalties and potentially life-altering consequences. In Texas, the legal process for defending homicide charges can be complex and challenging. However, navigating the legal system and...
by John Floyd | Jan 22, 2023 | Criminal Law, Homicide/Murder, Junk Science
The U.S. Supreme Court in June 1992 established the “Daubert Rule” in its landmark decision Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals. The Rule created the evidentiary premise that scientific testimony, including the testimony of “medical experts,” is admissible so long...
by John Floyd | Nov 7, 2021 | Criminal Justice Reform, Defense of Property, Homicide/Murder, Self-Defense
The nation is watching two trials involving four defendants who killed three innocent people who posed no threat to them: the Kyle Rittenhouse trial underway in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and the Ahmaud Arbery trial underway in Brunswick, Georgia. Each defendant is relying...
by John Floyd | Oct 31, 2021 | Appeals, Criminal Law, Homicide/Murder
In the late afternoon hours of August 1, 2015, Christopher Rion was driving his Dodge Challenger in Dallas, Texas, when he collided with a Toyota Highlander. The collision left the Highlander driver, Claudia Loehr, and a passenger, Claudena Parnell, seriously injured....
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