Fairness is the cornerstone of our justice system. Without the guarantee that everyone is treated fairly under the law or the ability to provide a defense against criminal charges, people would be without the legal protection they deserve. Recently, a Texas man has...
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Incidents of domestic violence linked to struggling economy
It's no surprise that the economic recession has affected Texas families in many ways. As individuals lose their jobs, financial assets or their homes, it is not hard to believe they are under a tremendous amount of pressure as they try to help support their family. A...
Former football player wanted in Texas for burglary, fraud
Many people assume that celebrities live their lives completely void of pain or hardship. While it's easy to believe that celebrities are always living glamorously, such is not the case for former Cowboys quarterback Ryan Leaf. The former football player is wanted in...
Death penalty considered in Houston nurse’s murder trial
Everybody has made an irrational choice that they cannot explain. Sometimes the choice is relatively inconsequential and, other times, the choice can have long-lasting repercussions. One Houston, Texas, woman is facing the possibility of the death penalty after she...
Clemons tries to strike down drug-related charges in court
Several years ago, the world of professional baseball was rocked by a long string of allegations and extensive federal investigations into the use of performance-enhancing drugs. Several of baseball's biggest stars were accused of taking steroids, which stained many...
Texas begins using new equipment for those convicted of DWI
Those convicted of DWI can face a number of penalties, not limited to jail time or monetary fines. In addition to the social stigma attached to a drunk driving charge, people may have difficulty finding employment or obtaining a driver's license. Now, Texas law...
Baseball player avoids domestic violence charges
Many times Texas domestic violence reports are he-said, she-said scenarios, meaning that the truth is probably somewhere in the middle. Police who are called to the scene will make their own judgment as to the truth of the situation, sometimes even imposing another...
Houston man’s arson trial is delayed due to brain tumor
The trial for the man accused of burning down a Houston, Texas, furniture store has been delayed because the man's defense team successfully argued that he is not competent to stand trial. According to reports, the man has a nonmalignant brain tumor, which has...
Hefner’s son pleads no contest to domestic violence charge
Relationships are often very complicated in nature. Sometimes when a Houston couple gets into a verbal confrontation, emotions run wild and the situation can very quickly escalate out of control. In these types of situations, even the most cool, collected people can...
Houston man’s death sentence on appeal
Over 10 years ago, a young Houston man was sentenced to death for killing a police officer, yet he has always maintained his innocence. Even though no physical evidence has come forward, the man is still faces execution. Now, he is pursuing his appeal even further by...







