Is A Refusal to Take a Polygraph Test Admissible In Texas?

Polygraph tests often take place when a criminal case is under investigation. The police often request a suspect to submit to a polygraph […]

Tonya Couch May Have a Defense to Hindering Apprehension

Tonya Couch is now back on US soil and will soon be headed to Tarrant County to face the felony charge of Hindering […]

Judge Denies Paxton’s Motions to Dismiss

A judge denied defense motions to toss out the three indictments in Attorney General Ken Paxton’s case. Paxton’s defense team has 30 days […]

Can the Police Make an Arrest for a Traffic Offense and Then Search Your Car?

Law enforcement officers often find incriminating evidence in individuals vehicles that have been pulled over and arrested for minor traffic violations. One Texas […]

Arlington Man Arrested in Two Aggravated Assault Charges

The Arlington Police have arrested Marvin Rodriguez and charged with Aggravated Assault Threatening with a Deadly Weapon and Aggravated Assault causing Serious Bodily […]

Tips on Explaining the Defendant’s Story in A Self-Defense Case

In order to get the issue of self-defense in a Texas murder case the defendant must almost always testify at his or her […]

Four Types of Cases That a Judge Can’t Assess Deferred Probation in Texas

In the great majority of criminal cases a Texas Judge can place a defendant on deferred probation.  However there are certain felonies in […]

McKinney Wedding Planner Arrested for Felony Theft

A McKinney wedding planner, Tina Pope, has been arrested for third degree felony charges of theft. Police allege that Pope took money from […]

Richardson Teacher Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison For Having Sex with Teen

A former Richardson teacher was sentenced to 12 year sin prison in a Collin County courtroom today. Roger Kessler had plead guilty to […]

Dallas Man Arrested for Retaliation Shooting

Dallas police arrested Michael Scott for aggravated assault for shooting another man. Officers believe the motive for the shooting was retaliation. The victim […]