Criminal Procedure

How Courts-Martials Work Armed forces members who are accused of serious military crimes go through what is called a court-martial, which refers to both the military court and its legal proceedings. The purpose of a court-martial is to determine whether a military...

Millions of Americans now do their shopping predominantly online, especially during the holidays and now a pandemic. Due to the fast turnaround, especially with Amazon Prime’s two-day shipping, it is easier and safer to have your purchases promptly delivered to your...

Using Religion as a Defense to Criminal Charges Freedom of religion is a core element of the US Constitution. The nation is a melting pot of Americans from all types of religious backgrounds, with some of the most common groups being Christians, Catholics, Mormons,...

When you have an encounter with the police because you’re suspected of a crime, you may have the urge to be anonymous, to talk to them a little, but to avoid telling them who you are or showing them identification. Whether or not you’ve done this before, we’ll tell...

On March 29, 2020, the Texas Tribune published an article on how local officials are shrinking jail populations due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), and how Governor Greg Abbott was blocking the release of certain inmates who could not afford to pay bail. Abbott’s order...

If you’re facing criminal charges for the first time, or if you have a friend or family member who is, you may be hearing that “bail needs to be posted,” but what is bail exactly? The American Bar Association (ABA) explains bail very well. The ABA describes “bail” as...

In our society, international travel is very common. It’s typical for US citizens to travel abroad for business, pleasure, schooling, and to visit with family. If you are facing felony charges in Texas or if you were convicted of a felony, you may be wondering if you...

Hazing may seem like something that hasn’t been popular for the past 20 or 30 years, but we assure you it is very much alive in Texas and throughout the nation. If you’re a parent to a high school or college student, the idea of your son or daughter getting caught up...

Hazing commonly occurs at middle schools, high schools and colleges. In Texas, “hazing” refers to an intentional, reckless act that occurs either on or off campus of an educational institution. It can be carried out by one individual who acts alone, or by a group of...