To prevent authorities from abusing their power, detained individuals have the power to petition for a writ of habeas corpus. A writ of habeas corpus forces the authorities to bring the individual to court and prove to the judge why they need to be detained. They...
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Criminal Defense
Racial disparity in the court
There is a major conversation happening in Texas and across the nation with respect to systemic racism and discrimination in all aspects of society. The justice system is central to the discussion, and the narrative has found its way to the court system. Many...
Deepfakes are a growing problem for defendants
If you are facing any type of court proceeding in Texas, you may already be stressed. Now, you will need to worry increasingly about the evidence in the case. Deepfakes have already had a negative effect on society as they have caused people to doubt the truth. While...
The rules for conducting a valid search
The Fourth Amendment provides Texas residents and others with protection from unreasonable search and seizures by government agents. Generally speaking, a search can only be conducted after a warrant has been issued by a judge. However, it may be possible to search a...
False statements to the government are a crime
In a federal criminal case in Texas, a coverup might be worse than the crime. Even if the defendant has not committed an underlying crime, they can get themselves in legal jeopardy when they make a false statement to federal officials. This can result in a felony...