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Waller County Jail Report
The Waller County Civilian Commission report is finally out, and you can read it here: Recommended Police and Jail Practices We finished our review, and
Right to Bear Stun Guns
Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled a Massachusetts woman just might have a 2nd Amendment right to carry a stun gun. She was originally arrested,
Unforeseen Consequences
Criminal convictions have intended consequences. They carry punishments that include life and liberty. Convictions can cause someone to be jailed for a period of time.
Affluenza Teen Corrections
Sadly, so much of what I have read in the media regarding Ethan Couch, the notorious “affluenza teen,” is just legally wrong. Now, I am
Mentoring Should Be Mandatory
In the practice of law, mentoring should be mandatory. This is especially true in criminal defense where life and liberty are on the line in
Does the Defendant Have All the Rights?
Too often, we hear citizens complain, “The defendant has all the rights; the victim has none.” This old adage could not be further from the
The File: Whose is it?
Important information for attorneys and their clients. Clients: know the file is yours and you are entitled to it (with a possible exception for some
Just Because You Can, Doesn’t Mean You Should
Sure, a prosecutor can choose to prosecute a case, but that doesn’t always mean he or she should. Trace Cocaine Cases Years ago, then Harris
Use of Juvenile Priors
One of the questions I’m asked most frequently is whether a particular juvenile prior adjudication can be used to enhance a new adult criminal charge
Lawyers and Social Media
Attorneys have the option to use social media to enhance their careers and businesses. But each attorney should keep in mind a few precautions before