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Guns and Protective Orders
Today, the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit found the federal statute that prohibits the possession of a firearm by someone who
General Information – Criminal Cases
Got questions about criminal cases? Don’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered with a quick overview of criminal law, hiring a lawyer, what
Divorce Disclosures
Thinking about getting a divorce? Recently filed for divorce? Recently served with a divorce? If you answered, yes, to any of these questions, you need
After the Hiatus
In January 2017, I left private practice and returned to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. I loved the practice of law and especially defending
Harris County We Have a Brady Problem
For years, Texas and particularly Harris County, has struggled with the concept that prosecutors are to seek justice, not just convictions, and further they are
Just Because You Can, Doesn’t Mean You Should – Revisited
One year ago today, I wrote “Just Because You Can, Doesn’t Mean You Should” to discuss the discretion of prosecutors. Prosecutors can and do choose
More HPD Crime Lab Problems; This Time it’s the Crime Scene Unit
Yes, I said HPD Crime Lab rather than Houston Forensic Science Center. Despite the fancy new name and claimed independence, it’s the same old game.
Baseball, Apple Pie, and High Speed Police Escorts
Late for Work? Call a Trooper and Get to Work on Time You’ve seen police escorts many times. Sometimes it’s a wide load. Other times
Novelties, Brass Knuckles and Juveniles: What You Need to Know
Brass knuckles are just one of the weapons that is prohibited in Texas. For that matter, brass or not, the knuckles are prohibited. Why then
Lawyers Duty to Client Never Dies
About a week after the heinous attack on Dallas police officers, media sought to understand more about the killer. They learned the gunman was honorably