The Pandemic Year Saw a Big Rise in Homicides in Texas Cities
Homicides increased in many major U.S. cities during 2020, the pandemic year. Cities in Texas were no exception. This month, NPR reported... Read More
Crime Reform Bills Feature Heavily in Texas’ 2021 Legislative Agenda
Crime reform bills are again prominent in the upcoming legislative agenda in Texas. It remains to be seen how many proposals will... Read More
What is Sexual Assault Criminal Defense in Texas?
If you have been accused of sexual assault against an adult or a child, it’s imperative to discuss your options and your... Read More
COVID-19 Scams are Rampant in Texas, Officials Warn
Scammers thrive in times of uncertainty and economic hardship and the COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. Recently, officials warned criminals are using... Read More
Homicides Spike in Dallas as Killings Fall Elsewhere In Texas
Murder rates are falling in most Texas cities. However, Dallas is a glaring exception to the rule as the homicide rate heads... Read More
Dallas Criminal Lawyer Says Texas Is Not Ranked Safe
Criminal Defense Attorney Mick Mickelsen discusses the latest stats and figures when it comes to states with the highest and lowest amount of... Read More
What Does Your Right to Remain Silent Mean?
The right to remain silent is something most people are familiar with, regardless of whether they’ve ever had an encounter with the... Read More
What is Civil Asset Forfeiture in Texas?
Civil asset forfeiture occurs when police seize assets from people who are suspected of involvement in criminality. Nowhere is it more controversial... Read More
Texas Still Leads the Nation for Exonerations
Texas is still clearing more people than the rest of the country after miscarriages of justice, but the state’s exoneration rate is... Read More
Crime Rose in Texas in 2017, According to FBI Figures
Texas saw a rise in crime in 2017 as the number of police officers fell in the state, according to FBI data... Read More
