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 jurisdictional…
Category: Homicide/Murder
2023
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…
2023
Category: 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 securing an acquittal…
2023
Category: 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 as…
2021
Category: 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…
2021
Category: 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…
2021
Category: Guns | Homicide/Murder
A new law will make Texas the 21st state that allows people to carry firearms without a permit. The law takes effect on September 1. There is a reasonable fear that this new law will escalate the rate of gun…
2020
In April, we posted a blog about whether President Donald Trump’s actions or inactions in handling the COVID pandemic amounts to criminal negligence in a purely legal sense. Our blog was inspired by a podcast interview earlier this year. MSNBC…
2020
Category: 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…
2020
Category: Corruption | Criminal Law | Homicide/Murder
In a recent podcast interview with Mehdi Hasan, MSNBC legal analyst Glenn Kirscher posed the interesting possibility that President Donald J. Trump could face criminal liability after leaving office. According to Kirshner, the President faces criminal exposure because of his…