Diaz v. United States: Expert Testimony in Criminal Trials
Diaz v. United States: Gorsuch’s Dissent Takes Center Stage On June 20, 2024, the United States Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling in the case of Diaz v. United States,…
Supreme Court on Standing in 1983 Claims: Gutierrez v. Saenz
Supreme Court Rules Texas Death Row Inmate Can Challenge DNA Testing Law Understanding Gutierrez v. Saenz On June 26, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a significant ruling in Gutierrez…
United States v. Rahimi Ruling on Second Amendment Limitations
United States v. Rahimi On June 21, 2024, the Supreme Court handed down its decision in United States v. Rahimi. Rahimi took a step back from the implications of the Supreme…
Federal Proffer: What Happens When You’re ‘Queen for a Day’
What is a federal proffer? A proffer is a written agreement that occurs after a meeting with federal authorities during which the defendant provides valuable information in hopes that this…
Improper Photography Charges In Texas (Sept 2025 Update)
What is Invasive Visual Recording in Texas? Penal Code Section 21.15, now known as Invasive Visual Recording (formerly Improper Photography or Visual Recording), outlines instances in which taking a photograph…
State v. Heath: Court of Criminal Appeals Clarifies Criminal Discovery in Texas
State v. Heath: Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Clarifies Discovery Obligations On June 12, 2024, the Court of Criminal Appeals handed down its decision in Heath v. State. The State…
The Role of a Divorce Receiver
Divorce proceedings can be complex, especially when significant assets and joint property is involved. In some Texas divorce cases, the court may appoint a “divorce receiver” to manage, protect, and sometimes…
What is Loss of Consortium in Texas PI Cases?
When people are severely injured or killed in a negligent accident case, their loved ones are also deeply impacted. Life, as they knew it, will also never be the same….
What is a De Novo Hearing in Texas Family Courts?
In Texas family law cases, it’s not uncommon for an associate judge to hear preliminary matters – or decide temporary orders – instead of an elected district judge. This allows…