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Mar 30, 2016 Criminal

Judicial Clemency in Texas | Setting Aside Convictions

What is Judicial Clemency? One of the least discussed areas of criminal law in Texas is a judge’s power to...

Mar 22, 2016 Criminal

Is it Illegal to Leave a Child Alone at Home or in a Car?

Many parents face child care issues and, sometimes, they believe they have no other option but to leave their child...

Mar 17, 2016 Criminal

State Jail Diligent Participation Credit | Early Release

State Jail Diligent Participation Credit Texas currently has 19 state jails housing approximately 9,500 state-jail offenders. Under Penal Code Section...

Feb 23, 2016 Criminal

Stingrays, the Fourth Amendment, and Cell Site Simulators

Are Cell Site Simulators Legal? Law enforcement agents at the local, state, and federal levels have been using cell site...

Feb 17, 2016 Criminal

Tarrant County Veterans Court Program

The Tarrant County Veterans Court Program is a diversion program for veterans of our military services. Veterans pay the cost for...

Jan 28, 2016 Criminal

Public Lewdness in Texas | Is it Illegal to Have Sex in Public?

Having sex in a public place is a crime in Texas. It’s called public lewdness and it can carry stiff...

Jan 20, 2016 Criminal

Is Your Fantasy Football League Illegal in Texas?

Attorney General Paxton Opinion on Legality of Fantasy Sports Websites in Texas On January 19, 2016, the Attorney General...

Jan 4, 2016 Criminal

Protective Orders

A protective order is a court order issued to stop continuing acts of family violence, human trafficking, or stalking. Family...

Dec 26, 2015 Criminal

Shadow Juries and Mock Trials

What are Shadow Juries? A shadow jury is made up of individuals who closely match the demographics and backgrounds of...