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Criminal Jurisdiction
A Criminal Law Blog from a Defense Perspective
College Dorm Rooms Enjoy Fourth Amendment Protection
It was an issue of first impression for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals (TCCA): whether a...
The Doctrine of Abatement Ab Initio Expanded
Moments before he took his own life in a Massachusetts prison this past April, former NFL star Aaron...
Bad Driving Is Not Criminally Negligent
Texas has more than its share of bad drivers. One of its cities, San Antonio, ranks in the top ten...
What Is a “Federal Crime of Violence”?
Certain crimes, such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault, are generally associated with the often...
Why Did Anthony Weiner Face Federal Obscenity Charges?
Most political scandals are like a flash in the pan. They explode into the public consciousness for...
Judge’s Sentencing Discretion Held in Check
A federal district court judge enjoys broad discretion in determining the criminal sentence to be...
