Understanding Double Jeopardy
The Double Jeopardy Clause is found in the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution. It prohibits a person from being prosecuted twice for the same criminal offense and states, “nor shall any person be subject…
Understanding Violent Crime in Dallas
The Dallas Morning News reported on February 13, 2022, that violent crime was finally decreasing in the city. Dallas was bucking state and national trends. While homicides went down by 13 percent in Dallas in 2021…
Drugs Still Big Business in Dallas
On January 26, 2022, KDFW-TV reported that the Dallas Police Department along with local and federal partners announced a successful violent crime bust that targeted a Dallas gang. There were nearly two dozen arrests, and police…
Texas Gets Two Dozen New Laws in 2022
The new year in Texas means scores of new laws and bills taking effect. Read about all 24 of the new laws/bills that the Texas Legislature enacted. House Bill 115 (HB 115) HB 115 amended the…