Substitute Assets in Criminal Asset Forfeiture: Substitute Assets are one of the most powerful forfeiture theories in the Government’s ability to seek the forfeiture of property that isn’t connected to…
TDCJ Inmate Search The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) houses inmates from across Texas. This page provides general information about TDCJ, a link to the TDCJ Inmate Search, and…
Can Police Unlock Your Phone? Recent advances in cryptographic technology and the widespread use of free, open-source [1] cryptography have made encrypted information pervasive in our everyday lives. Apple and…
Now that cameras are a ubiquitous part of our lives, the power to film is always at our fingertips. Videos posted on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook have become supplements to…
Can You Be Held Criminally Responsible for Another? Yes. Texas has specifically abolished any distinctions between “accomplice” and “principal” culpability. That makes each person criminally responsible as a “party” to…
What is Improper Photography in Texas? Penal Code Section 21.15 outlines instances in which taking a photograph is illegal in Texas. It is illegal to photograph a person with the…
In Texas, a grand jury is made up of 12 people who determine whether or not there is probable cause to believe that a felony offense occurred. It only inquires…
Can Officers Take Discarded Items and Have Them Tested for DNA? Police officers are known to take discarded items and have them tested for DNA. In March of 2015, the…
Looking for a Drug Offender Education Program (DOEP)? Look no further. Here’s the entire list of Drug Offender Education Programs. The list is also available as a downloadable PDF file…