A 44-year-old Texas man is facing charges of first-degree murder after his ex-wife's body was discovered. The 37-year-old woman disappeared as Hurricane Harvey hit Houston, and her body was found in Chambers County. She was last seen on Aug. 25 in her boyfriend's...
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Man accused of transporting cocaine between cities
On Sept. 8, a Texas man was taken into custody after he was accused of transporting cocaine between Austin and Houston. Authorities had reportedly known about the 38-year-old man and had been receiving information about his role in a potential drug trafficking...
2 who pleaded guilty to meth distribution sentenced
On Aug. 28, a Texas judge sentenced two people on charges associated with a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Four others who had been accused of having roles in the conspiracy were sentenced earlier in August after pleading guilty in April. According to the...
Woman convicted of stabbing husband gets 27 years in prison
On Aug. 24, a Texas woman who was convicted for stabbing her husband and then staging a home invasion was sentenced to 27 years in prison. Throughout the trial and the sentencing, the woman's attorney continued to maintain her innocence. The husband was reportedly...
Task Force on Crime Reduction urges caution on marijuana policy
The president's Task Force on Crime Reduction and Public Safety, led by Attorney General Jeff Sessions, appears not to be ready to crack down on marijuana in an effort to reduce violent crime. Although its recommendations have not been made public, the Associated...
Dept. of Justice apparently gearing up for a marijuana crackdown
The presidential Task Force on Crime Reduction and Public Safety, led by Attorney General Jeff Sessions, is meant to focus on the prevention and reduction of violent crime. To accomplish that, however, it appears it may be reconsidering federal marijuana policy, even...
3 holiday-related offenses that can jeopardize your future
Fourth of July is right around the corner. And as is the case with other holidays, police across Texas will be focused on stopping and arresting people for certain crimes that are particularly prevalent during Independence Day. What this means is that if you engage in...
Do high incarceration rates curb drug abuse?
For decades, we have been told that coming down hard on all drug offenders is the best way to win the so-called War on Drugs. We have been reassured that the threat of mandatory minimum sentences and aggressive prosecution is necessary to keep people safe from the...
Case of mistaken identity costs man 17 years in prison
Eyewitness testimony is often a major element of a prosecution's case when it comes to criminal matters. After all, if someone testifies that he or she saw someone commit a crime, that statement is taken very seriously by judges and juries. Unfortunately, eyewitness...
Factors that contribute to wrongful domestic assault charges
Wrongful allegations of domestic assault can destroy a person's relationships, reputation and criminal record. Unfortunately, they can and do happen. Below are a few reasons why people can be wrongfully arrested and charged with this type of crime. Identifying...