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 actual juries. Shadow jurors are paid to watch a trial…
Underage Drinking in Texas: What You Need to Know
Minors and alcohol in Texas don’t mix – or at least not in the eyes of the law. In Texas, minors are prohibited from purchasing alcohol, attempting to purchase alcohol,…
Bitcoin: The Criminal Implications of Using Cryptocurrency
The Criminal Implications of Using Bitcoin Bitcoins are the new black. Created and held electronically by users, this new form of virtual currency has gained popularity across the web, but…
What is a 5K Motion in the federal criminal system?
What are 5K Motions in Federal Criminal Cases? A “5K” or a “5K motion” in the federal system is a motion filed under Section 5k1.1 of the United States Sentencing…
Ghost Dope in Federal Sentencing | Criminal Drug Charges
Ghost Dope in Federal Sentencing: Every criminal punishment is the result of two stages of fact finding. Phase One – determining whether a person actually committed a crime. Phase Two…
Realities of the Right to a Speedy Trial in Texas [2022]
The Right to a Speedy Trial in Texas The government — not the defendant — bears the burden of bringing cases to trial, but how long must a defendant wait…
Sex Offender Registration In Texas – FAQs
Sex Offender Registration in Texas Sex offender registration is one of the most misunderstood aspects of criminal law in Texas. Many people are surprised to learn that you do not…
Federal Criminal Sentencing and Sentence Reducers
Federal Sentence Reducers If you have read our introduction to federal criminal law , you have a basic understanding of how sentencing works in the federal system. While the advisory…
What Should You Do if You are Stopped by the Police?
We’ve all done it: looked down nervously at our speedometer when we see an officer on the roadway behind us, or panicked slightly when an officer actually pulls us over….