This blog is a way for our firm to update you about the newest happenings in criminal defense, as well as provide tips and advice when faced with a possible conviction.
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Are State experts always qualifiedIn an example of just far a court will bend, an expert who all but admits she's not qualified to provide testimony is allowed to testify
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Are prosecutors really interested in justice?The justice system is set up to deter prosecutors from seeking justice, since careers are built on prosecuting cases and obtaining convictions
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Don't ask for a GuaranteeMost people charged with a criminal offense want what the lawyer can't provide - a guarantee
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Prosecutor goes to jail - is it enough?For Ken Anderson enters a plea of no contest and is sentenced to 10 days in jail for his role in the wrongful conviction of Michael Morton
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Why do prosecutors do what they do - because the canProsecutors have almost unlimited power in what they do - who they charge, and what they charge them with, and many times those decisions make no sense
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If you're going to change the rules just say soTexas Court of Criminal Appeals holds it was error to shackle a defendant during trial, but the harmless because the jury didn't see it
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When the tables are turned - it doesn't look so good for the other sideKen Anderson is learning the hard way that same tactics he used for years to convict and sentence defendants don't look so good when he's the defendant
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How is Texas really doing on criminal justice reformTexas has received praise from around the country for increasing the number of people in prison - but is it really deserved?
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Identifying race through a blood testNew test could determine the ethnicity of a person from blood samples recovered from the scene of a crime
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Maybe you should transfer your probation to Dallas CountyRepeated failures to abstain from alcohol and drugs are routinely not reported in Dallas County so probationers are able to remain on supervision
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Is the tide turning - Are prosecutors finally being held accountable?Prosecutor sanctioned for withholding evidence that would have cast doubt on the credibility of the victim's identification
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Rare acquittal ordered because of Brady ViolationA Galveston District judge ordered a directed verdict of acquittal after discovering the prosecutor withheld exculpatory evidence
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Should defendants be able to obtain secret NSA phone records?Florida man seeks to utilize secret NSA surveillance for his defense - requests phone records to show he wasn't near scene of the crime
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Criminal Discovery Comes to TexasThe Texas Legislature overhauled the criminal discovery statute and will for the first provide lawyers with copies of offense reports and statements
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Texas Prosecutor Accountability Bill Passed in the SenateNew bills have been introduced in the Texas Legislature to protect defendants in criminal trials from wrongful convictions.
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It's Far Too Easy for Innocent People to Get ArrestedInnocent people are arrested every day, so it's important to understand the law and your rights.
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What Makes a Criminal Defense Lawyer a "True Believer"How being a true believer can make a good criminal defense lawyer become one of the greats.