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Prosecutorial Discipline
For decades, discipline for prosecutors was atypical and virtually nonexistent. Times are changing, though, it seems. First, Ken Anderson and Charles Sebesta and now line
Age: Is it Just a Number?
A 17-year-old cannot vote, buy cigarettes or alcohol, and cannot serve in the armed forces. Yet, a 17-year-old is an adult for criminal prosecution purposes
Good Deeds
Criminal defense lawyer extraordinaire Mark Bennett has done his fair share of good deeds. As he can tell you, no good deed goes unpunished. A true
(il)Legal Copycat
In what Internet universe would a lawyer steal the words and work of another and not expect to be caught or called out? Why would
Can My Client be Impeached with Prior Juvenile Adjudications?
Well, generally, no, but it depends. (Don’t you just love that answer!) Texas Rules of Evidence, Rule 609(a) speaks generally to impeachment with criminal convictions.
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