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Self-Defense As A Legal Defense in Texas

Self-defense is referred to as a justification defense, such that although the defendant has committed a criminal act prescribed by… Continue reading Self-Defense As A Legal Defense in Texas

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The Monitor reports Nohemi “Mimi” Gonzalez, a South Texas woman, is facing up to twenty (20) years in prison for… Continue reading A Mistake Gets Suspect’s Guilty Plea Overturned

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The past decade or two have seen a rapid expansion in the amount of news media that people have access… Continue reading The Media’s Destruction of Innocent until Proven Guilty

There are many lessons that non-famous, middle-class Americans can learn from the Adrian Peterson Case. We bring them up because… Continue reading Lessons from the Adrian Peterson Case

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A $195 million Ponzi scheme has affected 724 victims in multiple states, including several Texas investors. At least three of… Continue reading Texas investors fooled by Ponzi scheme

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A 19-year-old Texas man recently appeared in court for arraignment on capital murder charges. According to local authorities, the victim… Continue reading Texas man charged with homicide

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In keeping with our series discussing criminal justice reforms for certain demographics, today’s post explores the proposal recently advanced by… Continue reading Reforms for elder criminal justice in Texas?

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In recent posts to Texas readers we’ve explored various theories of criminal punishment, including deterrence, retribution and rehabilitation. Today’s story… Continue reading Texas offers innovative DWI treatment program

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A deputy police chief in South Texas is asking state lawmakers to consider setting up permanent DWI checkpoints. The San… Continue reading Texas deputy police chief calls for stronger DWI enforcement

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A57-year-old Texas man who was exonerated in late 2009 for a murder he did not commit is once again back… Continue reading Exonerated Texas man faces new drug charges