Tag: Texas criminal defense lawyer
The tragic crush at the Astroworld Festival that left concertgoers dead and injured in Texas this month resulted in multiple lawsuits. Police have also launched a criminal investigation into the incident. At least 10 people died and hundreds more were hurt after a crowd surge on the opening night of the festival in Houston on…
Texas’ prisons were dangerous places before COVID-19 swept through them in 2020 and 2021. The coronavirus killed hundreds, including some inmates who should have been released months earlier. A new report has found at least 18 people who had already been granted parole died with COVID-19 before they could leave prison. The new study from…
Mass shootings are tragic, high-profile, and often chaotic. The pressure is on police to make arrests quickly after shootings. On occasions, law enforcement officers make mistakes. Associated Press recently reported police have dropped charges against two juveniles after investigators identified a different shooter in an incident in downtown Austin that left a tourist dead and…
Inmates have fought in the courts against excess heat in Texas prisons for years. Now TV host John Oliver has raised the profile of the deadly situation facing inmates. The Last Week Tonight host kicked off a show this month by stating that “heat in prisons is a big problem.” He said more than half…
Police reform bills were introduced across the country after the shocking death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last year. Texas was no exception. At the end of last month, the Texas House approved three reform measures that form part of a larger raft of legislation relating to police conduct. A jury convicted Derek Chauvin, a…
Date rape allegations are taken very seriously by authorities, particularly if a drug is used. In Texas, the authorities are investigating allegations of date rape at the Texas Capitol. The TV station KVUE reported a Capitol staffer claimed she was drugged with a date-rape drug by a lobbyist during a meeting in downtown Austin. The…
The violent crime spike experienced in Dallas in 2019 appeared to be random. However, a new study reveals it follows patterns and was linked to apartment complexes, used-goods stores, gas stations, and car washes. The study by Child Poverty Action Lab found the incidence of violent crimes to be higher around certain places. However, it…
It’s tough to get your life back on track after a DWI or another serious traffic offense. The unpopular Texas Driver Responsibility Program made it much harder for drivers. Fortunately for defendants who are picking up the pieces after a drunk driving conviction, the program will be scrapped from September 1st. According to the Dallas…
Many drivers who are pulled over by police in Texas or elsewhere are unaware of their rights. This can lead to dangerous confrontations with police that result in arrests and worse. It’s important to know your rights during a Texas police traffic stop. Although thousands of traffic stops take place without incident every day in…
Is There a Defense Against Indecent Exposure? Read What Dallas Criminal Lawyer Says! If you’ve been charged with indecent exposure, you are probably feeling a range of emotions, including embarrassment, worry, and maybe even outrage. Arguably, when most people think of an offense like indecent exposure, they picture a man in a trench coach in…