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By any stretch of the imagination, rape is a serious accusation. Those convicted of rape in Texas can expect a significant prison term as well as other penalties. Like any other criminal accusation, however, the charges made by prosecutors must be proved in court by...
Everyone is capable of losing their temper. However, most people are able to restrain themselves from committing any criminal act as a way to vent their anger. Texas police have alleged that a woman failed to exercise the proper restraint while at a dog park and, as a...
Can you figure out why a pregnant actress with five kids would want to send ricin-laden letters to a mayor of a big city and to the President of the United States? That question may still be wracking the minds of federal investigators even after arresting a Texas...
To say that public perception concerning marijuana has undergone a rather seismic shift over the last few years would be something of an understatement. To illustrate, consider the following: At least 15 states now have laws in place decriminalizing marijuana, such...
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court of the United States handed down a very important decision in Maryland v. King, a case examining the legality of those laws calling for DNA samples to be collected via cheek swab from those arrested for "serious" offenses. The case...
The Internet Crime Complaint Center -- otherwise known as IC3 -- recently released the results of its 2012 Internet Crime Report, which provides an in-depth look at some of the cyber crimes and other types of fraud perpetrated here in the U.S. and across the globe...
These days, it seems almost impossible to open the Internet browser on your computer or smartphone without encountering some sort of news feed devoted exclusively to the trials and tribulations of celebrities -- particularly their legal problems. In fact, these feeds...
Political experts here in Texas have noted that the current legislative session has been noticeably calm and free from the bitter debates that characterized the previous two sessions. Some of this, they say, likely has to do with the fact that the prevailing attitudes...
One of the more formidable weapons possessed by law enforcement officials in the fight against impaired driving is the roadside breathalyzer test. However, this device is certainly not without its flaws and limitations, including the fact that it can only detect the...
Right now, the majority of headlines concerning the National Basketball Association are dedicated to the 2013 playoffs. That is especially true here in San Antonio, where our Spurs recently shocked the sports world by sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers in four games....
