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 for a juror to quit? First, it’s important to understand that a jury has not been empaneled in former President Trump’s case. They are still […]

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. It is also no secret that several billionaires see this changing in the future. In this article, we will explore the current state of sports

What Happens If You Accidentally Bring a Gun into the Airport? Picture this: You’re standing in a long security line at the airport. You’re late for your flight, your phone is ringing and you’ve got less than 30 minutes to be in your seat for takeoff. The last thing on your mind is whether or

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 current plan aims to undo the damage caused by previous policies he championed for decades, starting in the 1990s. The article will outline President-Elect Biden’s

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 or mental impairment. Child endangerment in Texas can be by act or omission. The act or omission can be done intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or negligently.

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 or illegal. Short Answer: Eight-Liners are Illegal in Texas, according to the Second Court of Appeals. What are Eight-Liner Machines? An eight-liner machine is an electronic

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 fault a person for being a domestic violence advocate, and rightly so. Yet, an overlooked fact is that false allegations of domestic violence happen every

Delta-8 THC Differs from Delta-9 THC Over the past couple of years, a once little-known cannabinoid called delta-8 THC has surged in popularity due to its similarities to marijuana — especially in states where marijuana (containing delta-9 THC over .3%) is illegal, like Texas. Walk into any smoke shop or CBD retailer in Texas and