In United States v. Schwarzbaum, ___ F.4th ___, 2022 U.S. App. LEXIS _____ (11th Cir. 1/25/22), CA11 here, The Court affirmed the district court’s holdings that (i) Schwarzbaum was liable for the FBAR civil willful penalty and (ii)
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Texas DWI Laws 2022
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious issue that can lead to criminal charges. Those charges can mean the difference between freedom and years in prison, especially if you hurt someone else in a DWI accident. You should consult an…
Failure to Disclose Favorable Evidence Demands Reversal of Rodney Reed Conviction
By John Floyd
Prosecutors in Texas have a long history of suppressing what is known as “Brady material” to secure criminal convictions. This kind of prosecutorial misconduct is deliberate and calculated to either shore up or reinforce the prosecutorial narrative in…
Political Fissures Rip the U.S. Supreme Court
By John Floyd
“Equal justice under law,” by its own admission, is the core constitutional purpose of the U.S. Supreme Court. In fulfilling this purpose, the nine justice tribunal must ensure “the American people the promise of equal justice under law and, thereby,…
What is the Difference Between Manslaughter and Criminally Negligent Homicide? Texas Defense Lawyer Mick Mickelsen Explains
When you hear the terms manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide, it may be hard to distinguish between them. We Asked a Dallas homicide defense Lawyer Mick Mickelsen to help us understand.
Under Texas law, there are four types of criminal…
Dane Schiller: Kim Ogg’s Minister of Misinformation
I have to admit that I don’t remember Dane Schiller from the days before he took the job as Kim Ogg’s Director of Communication at the D.A.’s Office. Maybe our paths never crossed. If they did, I don’t recall it. …
How Faking a Passport Can Get You Charged with Federal Fraud in Texas
By John Floyd
How Extortion Led to Federal Kidnapping, Conspiracy, and Gun Charges
By John Floyd
5th Circuit Reverses Conviction to Have Court Calculate the Foreign Evidence Request Final Action for Statute of Limitations Suspension and, Properly Instructed, Have Jury Determine Whether Criminal Act Occurred in Statute of Limitations as Suspended (1/13/22)
In United States v. Pursley, ___ F.4th ___, 2022 U.S. App. LEXIS ___ (5th Cir. 1/13/22), CA5 hereand GS here [to come], the Court reversed Pursley’s judgment of conviction on conspiracy and tax evasion counts because
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What is Delta 8 and is it Legal in Houston?
As the cannabis industry becomes more mainstream and longtime marijuana users can enjoy legally partaking in marijuana consumption in various parts of the country, the available products have become more varied. One such cannabis product is called Delta-8, a popular…