Legal Articles, Felony
Questioning the Deprivation of Sex Offender Rights and Opportunities
Across the United States, approximately 747,408 individuals are listed on sex offender registries.
Strip Searches Without Cause Upheld by Supreme Court
Various freedoms, this country is also known for many levels of protections from government overreach. Unfortunately, one of the basic levels of protection has been challenged by a recent Supreme Court ruling.
Tracking Suspects with Cell phones: Is that Legal?
Cell phones offer the ability to contact loved ones, look up restaurants and even check the weather. However, according to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) these handy devices are also, in some cases, being used to implicate their owners.
Law Grants More Protections Sex Crimes Victims, Increases Convictions
Recently, Governor Brown signed a bill into law that provides trial assistance to children and other vulnerable victims of sex crimes. Supporters of the law believe strengthening protections for victims will also increase convictions for those accused of sex crimes.
Report Reveals More Felons Following Probation Requirements
California residents on probation are probably aware of some recent changes to the probation requirements. New laws were recently enacted due to an instruction from the Supreme Court to reduce prison overcrowding.
All the King’s Men: The Texas Castle Doctrine
Understanding the Texas Castle Doctrine: Texas law allows citizens to use force (including the use of deadly force) to protect themselves, their property, other people in danger, or to stop the commission of a felony. These laws are known as the Texas Castle Doctrine.
Texas Lethal Injection Supply Restocked
While nationally there is a shortage of drugs used to carry out death sentences throughout the United States, Texas has no shortage of drugs and there will be no disruption of lethal injections on Texas Death Row.
Some Personal Observations about Crime and Punishment
Even if an individual is guilty of a crime there are often mitigating factors that should be considered. As a society, we have an obligation to temper justice with mercy.
How Facebook and Other Social Media Sites Can Damage Your Criminal Case
If you are under investigation or face prosecution for criminal charges in Houston, Galveston or anywhere in Texas, you should be acutely aware that information posted on social networks is increasingly finding its way into criminal and civil courtrooms.
Expungement of Texas Criminal Records: Protecting Your Reputation and Future
Many people that submit an application for a job, student financial aid, rental property, college application, home loan or similar opportunity find their request denied with no justification provided by the decision-maker.