Category Archives: Criminal Law
How Federal Grand Jury Proceedings Work in Criminal Cases
Federal grand jury proceedings serve as the entry point for many serious criminal cases in the federal system. These proceedings take place behind closed…
CRIME: ITS REALITY AND ITS PERCEPTION
There is real crime, and there is the perception of crime, which is generally unreal. For example, here are some real crime statistics: The…
PLEA NEGOTIATIONS: A TRICKY PROCESS IN HARRIS COUNTY
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…
WHAT TO EXPECT IN A TEXAS CRIMINAL TRIAL
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,…
How Federal Plea Agreements Differ from State Criminal 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…
Key Differences Between the Federal and State Criminal Process
Most people think they’re just dealing with the local district attorney when charged with a crime. But once the U.S. government gets involved, everything…
Defenses in Child Sexual Assault Cases
The fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal—and the political figures and conspiracies tied to it—has thrust child sexual assault (CSA) into the national spotlight.…
Child Grooming: Now A Reportable Criminal Offense In Texas
In 2023 at least thirteen states enacted legislation that made what has become known as “child grooming” a criminal offense. Texas was one of…
Passeger of Vehicle Has Standing to Challenge Unreasonably Prolonged Traffic Stop
Does the passenger of a vehicle stopped for a traffic violation have standing to challenge the search of the vehicle following an allegedly unreasonably…
Self Defense in Texas: The Debate Continues
Two recent high-profile Texas homicides—the stabbing death of a 17-year-old high school student on April 2, 2025, at a track meet in Frisco and…
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