Security Video Evidence is Used in Footballer Assault Charge Case
In recent years, video footage has played an increasingly important part in criminal proceedings whether obtained from street or traffic cameras, social media video or home security systems. Recently, police in Mansfield in Texas said footage obtained from footballer Trevone Boykin’s home security video system may have captured an alleged assault on his girlfriend that resulted...Read More
Can the Police Pull Me Over for No Reason?
Law Update: By Dallas Criminal Attorney Mick Mickelsen It has happened to most people: You’re driving along — maybe belting out the lyrics to your favorite song that just came on the radio — when you see red and blue flashing lights in your rearview mirror. That’s when your heart starts pounding, and your blood...Read More
Are All Crimes in Texas Subject to a Statute of Limitations?
A statute of limitations sets a limit for prosecuting certain crimes. Criminal charges must be filed within the specified time period or they cannot be filed at all. Not all crimes in Texas are subject to a statute of limitations. There is a good reason why these laws are in place. Evidence deteriorates with time,...Read More
What Is the Difference Between Drug Trafficking and Drug Dealing?
Drug crimes are always serious. Anyone who has been charged with any kind of drug crime should work with an experienced drug offense lawyer, as the penalties for drug crimes can be extremely harsh. Furthermore, many drug crimes are prosecuted in federal court, which means they are subject to the federal sentencing guidelines. Additionally, the...Read More
Police Consider Possible Hate Crimes Link to Deadly Explosions in Austin
Hate crimes have been spiking across the United States in recent years. Police believe deadly explosions that killed two African-Americans in Austin may be hate crimes. Packages containing bombs exploded in the city over a 10-day period. One detonated on March 2 and two 10 days later killing two people and injuring two others. Then...Read More
When Can You File a Criminal Appeal?
Being convicted of a crime is a serious and even scary thing. One your case is over and the judge has handed down a sentence, this doesn’t necessarily mean you have lost your chance to change the outcome of your case. You may still be able to file a criminal appeal, which could result in...Read More
FAQs About Sex Crimes and the Texas Public Sex Offender Registry
Sex crimes are generally considered to be among the most egregious offenses in the criminal justice system. In many cases, individuals convicted of a sex crime in Texas are required to register as a sex offender. It’s normal to have questions about the sex offender registry. If you’re facing sex crime charges in Texas, it’s...Read More
Is Sexual Assault Against a Spouse Illegal in Texas?
In previous decades — and, indeed, throughout much of history — sexual assault against a spouse was not considered a crime. This may be difficult for most people to believe today, as societal attitudes toward marital rape and sexual assault have changed, but the laws against sexual assault carried out against a spouse didn’t change...Read More
Does Texas Punish Internet Sex Crimes?
In recent years, the internet has spurred a whole new area of crime. Increasingly, people use their computers to commit criminal offenses. These crimes range from identity theft and financial crimes to sex crimes like child pornography and solicitation of prostitution. Like other states, Texas punishes sex crimes that are carried out on the internet....Read More
Concerns Are Raised Over Rising Numbers of Female Prisoners in Texas
Texas has reduced its prison population due to reforms, but that only tells half of the story, according to a new report. While the number of male prisoners has fallen the female prison population is growing. The concerns were raised by the Texas Criminal Justice Coalition in a report released last week. The report suggests...Read More