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Can you “quit” a jury? The media is reporting that a “juror quit over the fear of being outed ” in the historic Trump Hush Money Trial. Is it possible…
As of 2024, sports betting is not legal in Texas despite efforts to change this. There have, however, been many efforts to legalize sports betting in the Lone Star State….
During his presidential campaign, Joe Biden ran on a progressive criminal justice reform platform that stands in stark contrast to some of his previous positions on crime. In fact, his…
Pursuant to Penal Code 22.041 , endangering a child in Texas occurs when a person places a child under the age of 15 in danger of death, bodily injury, or physical…
Court Ruling: Are Eight-Liners Legal? The Second Court of Appeals in Fort Worth addressed the issue of eight-liners in Texas. The issue was whether the eight-liner gambling machines are unconstitutional…
False Accusations of Domestic Violence: A Serious Problem Prosecutors love talking about domestic violence. Tarrant County put up billboards and signs that say “not in my community.” No one will…
What is Intentional Underemployment in Texas Divorce? Intentional underemployment occurs when an individual deliberately reduces their income to avoid paying a higher amount of child or spousal support. Texas courts…
Violent juvenile crimes in Texas are on the rise, and in Tarrant County, that’s especially true with homicides. In fact, homicides increased 80 percent from 2020 to 2021, the most recent…
What Texas law makes selling fake drugs a crime? Under Chapter 482.002 of the Texas Health and Safety Code , a person commits the offense of “unlawful delivery or manufacture with…
