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When the Courthouse Itself Compromises a Fair Trial: What the Murdaugh Reversal Means for Every Defendant
Hot Takes May 25, 2026

When the Courthouse Itself Compromises a Fair Trial: What the Murdaugh Reversal Means for Every Defendant

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What the Jordan Ruling Means for Intellectual Disability and Capital Punishment
Murder Defense May 5, 2026

What the Jordan Ruling Means for Intellectual Disability and Capital Punishment

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Indicted for Murder in Texas? How the Grand Jury Process Works and What a Defense Packet Can Do
Criminal Defense May 1, 2026

Indicted for Murder in Texas? How the Grand Jury Process Works and What a Defense Packet Can Do

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Wrongful Convictions and the Irreversible Death Penalty
Hot Takes May 1, 2026

Wrongful Convictions and the Irreversible Death Penalty

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How Killing a Cop Went from Murder to Manslaughter
Criminal Defense Apr 11, 2026

How Killing a Cop Went from Murder to Manslaughter

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A Last-Minute Confession Before a Texas Execution: What Does It Takes to Stop One?
Hot Takes Apr 9, 2026

A Last-Minute Confession Before a Texas Execution: What Does It Takes to Stop One?

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Sudden Passion in Texas Murder Cases: How a First-Degree Felony Becomes a Second-Degree Sentence
Murder Defense Mar 25, 2026

Sudden Passion in Texas Murder Cases: How a First-Degree Felony Becomes a Second-Degree Sentence

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Self-Defense in Texas Murder Cases: Stand Your Ground, the Castle Doctrine, and What the Law Actually Requires
Murder Defense Mar 25, 2026

Self-Defense in Texas Murder Cases: Stand Your Ground, the Castle Doctrine, and What the Law Actually Requires

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The Mitigation Investigation: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Changes Sentencing Outcomes in Texas Felony Cases
Criminal Defense Mar 25, 2026

The Mitigation Investigation: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Changes Sentencing Outcomes in Texas Felony Cases

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Manslaughter vs. Murder in Texas: The Mental State That Changes Everything
Murder Defense Mar 25, 2026

Manslaughter vs. Murder in Texas: The Mental State That Changes Everything

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Challenging Forensic Evidence in Texas Homicide Cases: What the Prosecution Presents and Where It Breaks Down
Murder Defense Mar 25, 2026

Challenging Forensic Evidence in Texas Homicide Cases: What the Prosecution Presents and Where It Breaks Down

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Felony Murder in Texas: When a Death During Another Crime Becomes a Murder or Capital Murder Charge
Murder Defense Mar 25, 2026

Felony Murder in Texas: When a Death During Another Crime Becomes a Murder or Capital Murder Charge

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What Happens After a Murder Arrest in Dallas County: The Process From Jail to Trial at Frank Crowley
Murder Defense Mar 25, 2026

What Happens After a Murder Arrest in Dallas County: The Process From Jail to Trial at Frank Crowley

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Under Investigation for Murder in Texas? How the Grand Jury Process Works — and How a Defense Packet Can Change the Outcome
Murder Defense Nov 24, 2025

Under Investigation for Murder in Texas? How the Grand Jury Process Works — and How a Defense Packet Can Change the Outcome

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Arrested for Murder in Texas: Why You Must Not Give a Statement Before You Have a Lawyer
Murder Defense Oct 9, 2025

Arrested for Murder in Texas: Why You Must Not Give a Statement Before You Have a Lawyer

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O.J. Simpson: A Fallen Star’s Legal Saga
Assault & Family Violence Jun 18, 2025

O.J. Simpson: A Fallen Star’s Legal Saga

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Capital Murder in Texas: The Charge, the Trial, and How the Defense Works
Murder Defense Mar 25, 2024

Capital Murder in Texas: The Charge, the Trial, and How the Defense Works

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