Wrongful Death in Jail | Successfully Suing for an Inmate Death
Successfully Suing for an Inmate’s Death is No Ordinary Undertaking If you’ve been following local news, you’ll see there have been 54 jail deaths in the last five years in…
Can Personal Injury Settlements Affect Child Support in Texas?
When someone has been injured in an accident and receives a personal injury settlement, the money is intended to cover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses….
Assault on a Pregnant Woman in Texas | Pregnant Person Assault
Assault on a pregnant woman is a very serious crime in Texas. Not only is it a felony to assault a pregnant woman, but a conviction can have far-reaching consequences…
Eclipse Tourists: Texas Laws You Need to Know
More than a million tourists are expected to be in Texas to witness the total solar eclipse on April 8. The influx has prompted many counties and cities to issue…
Juror Reportedly “Quits” Trump Hush Money Trial | Can a Juror Quit?
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…
When Will Texas Legalize Sports Betting?
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….
Biden Criminal Justice Policies
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…
What Is Child Endangerment In Texas?
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…
Are Eight-Liners Legal In Texas? The 2nd COA Rules
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…