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Dallas Feels Heat for School to Prison Pipeline 12 Jul 2013 | 08:59 pm
The “school to prison pipeline” has become a popular phrase lately, but it isn’t just a hot tagline devoid of meaning. Kids who are criminalized at a young age are far more likely to be a fixture in t...
When a Theft Carries 50 Years in Prison 5 Jul 2013 | 11:11 pm
There’s no arguing that some crimes are more serious than others. Obviously, in a just situation, someone accused of rape, for instance, will be punished more severely than someone charged with a drug...
Houston Police Make Mental Health Improvements 5 Jul 2013 | 09:07 pm
In 2007, change swept the Houston Police Department and the way they handled the mentally ill. Change came after two people with schizophrenia were shot and killed by police only two months apart. In ...
TX Federal Judge Makes Fiery, Discriminatory Comments 12 Jun 2013 | 11:11 pm
Federal Judge Edith Jones is facing ethics complaints after a speaking engagement in which she said, among other things, that racial minorities are “more violent” than whites and that claims of racial...
Bill to Require Prosecutor Evidence Training 4 Jun 2013 | 12:14 am
When you are facing criminal charges, the case against you likely contains details that are crucial to you building a successful defense. In other words, you can’t prepare for battle without knowing ...
Is Texas Moving Towards Marijuana Legalization? 10 May 2013 | 08:03 pm
Across the country, the attitude towards marijuana is changing—both among citizens and lawmakers. While almost 20 states have medical marijuana laws in place, two have legalized recreational marijuana...
Travis County DA Jailed for DUI 30 Apr 2013 | 11:01 pm
Things rarely move quickly in the criminal justice system. But when you are the county’s top law enforcement official, like District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg is to Travis County, you may get a littl...
Female Trooper Indicted in On-Duty Sexual Assault 23 Apr 2013 | 02:11 am
Two troopers are facing criminal charges for a traffic stop that occurred last summer. The troopers’ dash cam caught the act on video—clearly showing a female trooper searching two women inside of the...
Police Would Have You Think Drones Are No Threat 2 Apr 2013 | 07:40 pm
Numerous police agencies across the country are salivating at the opportunity to have a new militaristic toy to add to their arsenals. The hot item right now is the drone and several departments withi...
Texas Justice Calls for Criminal Justice Reforms 20 Mar 2013 | 12:58 am
“If the remedy is unaffordable, justice is denied.” Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson “held court” in front of a joint session of the state Legislature last week and indicated major ...
