Morals Clauses and Criminal Charges
What happens when you get arrested while you have a morals clause? Many corporate officers, entertainers, and athletes have morals clauses. In this article, we explore what happens when you…
Sale, Distribution, or Display of Harmful Material to a Minor | Penal Code 43.24
Penal Code 43.24 criminalizes the sale, distribution, or display of harmful material to a minor in Texas. It is not an offense you hear about a lot, but a recent…
Is It Illegal to Wear Headphones While Driving in Texas?
Is It Illegal to Wear Headphones While Driving in Texas? No state law in Texas makes it illegal to wear headphones while driving in Texas. There are times when you…
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…