Cash Bail is Abolished in Illinois, Reformed in Houston
The system of cash bail for defendants is controversial. Opponents say those who cannot afford to pay languish in jails even if... Read More
Stalled Criminal Justice System in Texas Creates Overcrowding at County Jails
The stalled criminal justice system in Texas due to the COVID-19 pandemic has had an unforeseen effect on incarceration rates, leaving county... Read More
How Do I Get My Texas Criminal Case Dismissed?
Texas criminal defense lawyers explain how to get your TX criminal case dismissed. When you’re facing a criminal prosecution in Texas, it’s... Read More
Suicide of Texas Prisoner Highlights the Psychological Effects of Solitary Confinement
Increasing numbers of prisoners are spending long periods locked up alone in the United States. Experts say solitary confinement is putting severe... Read More
Why TX Court of Appeals Ruled Harassment Statute as Unconstitutional
Harassment in a term that’s used to describe actions that are intended to humiliate, embarrass or demean a person. However, the term... Read More
Should Courts Use Artificial Intelligence to Predict Future Criminal Behavior?
It may sound like something out of a science fiction movie, but cities across the country are already using artificial intelligence (AI)... Read More
Key Texas Ruling Requires Defense Lawyers at Bail Hearings
Texas’ controversial cash bail system has been undermined by a series of recent court rulings. This month, Galveston was ordered to change... Read More
Can Tax Fraud Against the IRS Land You In Prison?
It’s no secret that most taxpayers prefer to have as little interaction as possible with the IRS. When it comes to communications... Read More
Harris County Moves to Reform its Controversial Bail System
Harris County, the most populous place in Texas, has bowed to pressure to reform its bail practices and settle a federal lawsuit.... Read More
Rent-to-own Owners Receive New Protections Against Criminal Charges
Many people who rent-to-own furniture and other goods in Texas don’t realize failing to make payments can result in criminal charges or... Read More