Category Archives: Criminal Law
The Politics of Crime Solves Nothing
Crime has always been and will remain a hot-button political issue. Misinformation, misrepresentations, and outright lies have become the cornerstone of American politics at…
Deferred Adjudication is Not a Felony Conviction
In April 2021, Shanea Lynn Reeder was arrested in Wheeler County for unlawful possession of a firearm. The arrest followed a consent-to-search of Reeder’s…
The Return of The King to the American Throne
King George III was the King of Great Britain at the time of the American Revolutionary War—a successful war fought by English colonists determined…
Prosecutors Use of Extraneous Evidence of Rap Videos Results in New Trial
Extraneous offense evidence is always prejudicial in a criminal trial in Texas—much more so in the guilt/innocence phase than in the punishment phase. The…
Houston’s Legal Response to Hate Crimes: Recent Cases & Laws
The United States in recent years has experienced a troubling surge in hate crimes. Major cities, including Houston, face significant challenges addressing what has…
Voir Dire in Criminal Trial and Preserving Error
Section 10 of Article I of the Texas Bill of Rights guarantees a criminal defendant the right to an impartial jury. Selecting an impartial…
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…
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