by John Floyd | Jun 1, 2025 | Appeals, Murder
A jury charge in Texas serves a specific purpose: to instruct the jury on the law applicable to the case being tried. Article 36.14 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure outlines the procedure and requirements for a proper jury charge. It is a critical stage in the...
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 | Sep 5, 2021 | Criminal Justice Reform, Murder
Justice is an elusive, definition-defying concept—notably because its parameters and underpinnings are subjective, open to individual interpretation. But justice is not open for individual interpretation or receptive to public debate when tainted with the smell of...
by John Floyd | Oct 1, 2020 | Homicide/Murder, Murder
Generally speaking, the average citizen is not well in the law. That’s why when it’s time to make really tough decisions about choices involving the law, a lawyer is the best way to navigate through whatever legal arises. In cases that are literally life and death,...
by John Floyd | Jun 18, 2020 | Murder, police, Police Brutality
The death of George Floyd has garnered intense emotional reactions across the country. In its wake, protestors made their way to the street demanding to have the officers involved in his death criminally charged. Eventually, charges were brought against eachofficer...
by John Floyd | Mar 27, 2020 | Hate Crime, Murder
When we hear about a murder, our thoughts immediately go straight to motive — why was it committed? In a court of law, however, motive is generally not an element of a crime that must be proven by the prosecution beyond a reasonable doubt. Instead, an offender’s...
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