Protective Orders
A protective order is a court order issued to stop continuing acts of family violence, human trafficking, or stalking. Family...
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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...
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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,...
Read More 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...
Read More What is a 5K Motion in the federal criminal system?
What Is a 5K Motion in Federal Criminal Cases? A 5K motion (or “5K1.1 motion”) is a request filed by...
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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 –...
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Realities of the Right to a Speedy Trial in Texas
In Texas, you have a constitutional right to a speedy trial, but the law does not define exactly how long...
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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....
Read More 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...
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