Lawsuit is Filed Against Texas Governor Over Felony Bail During the Coronavirus
Prisons and jails across the nation are releasing prisoners during the coronavirus pandemic. However, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has bucked the trend... 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
Mayor Calls for Crime Plan as Violent Offenses Rise in Dallas
Homicides in Dallas are on course to hit a 10-year high by the year’s end, sparking a demand by Mayor Eric Johnson... Read More
Texas’ Highest Court Stays the Execution of Death Row Inmate Rodney Reed
The case of Rodney Reed, a Texas man facing execution, has made headlines across the nation in recent weeks as millions of... Read More
Is it a Crime to be Homeless in Texas?
A standoff between Texas Governor Gregg Abbott and the City of Austin over the state capital’s liberal homelessness laws has led to... Read More
Study Finds Thousands are Imprisoned on the Testimony of Discredited Police Officers
In cases that come down to the word of a police officer against that of a defendant, juries often believe the police... 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
Phishing Scam Stole $100 Million from Google and Facebook
Internet scams are a form of fraud, and a conviction for this type of computer crime can result in serious penalties, including... Read More