Criminal prosecutions by the federal government often make people pay more attention to the offense involved. Federal crimes are generally viewed by the public as beings more serious, but that perception is often misleading. The reality is that federal criminal prosecutions most often involve the same offenses as those prosecuted in state courts. The federal government gets involved in these
Cell phones are a fixture of modern life. In fact, you would be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t have a cell or smart phone – or who doesn’t want one. It’s a popular industry, making it a target for those looking to commit crimes of cell phone trafficking.
On August 11, 101 people were indicted for a
It is interesting to note that most federal cases never proceed to trial in a courtroom. That’s because roughly 90 percent of federal criminal cases are resolved with a plea bargain.
Federal prosecutors like to find resolution via plea bargains when they can. It saves time, money, and other crucial judicial resources that would be better used in other,
Major drug cases in Texas frequently make as illustrated by a recent case in south Texas.
An El Paso man is now facing up to life in prison and fines up to $10 million for possessing illegal drugs
with the intent to distribute them. 112 grams of methamphetamine, 13 grams of marijuana, and 56 grams
of cocaine were found in
Since January 6, 2021, you may have heard a lot of news about charges stemming from those events. It’s hitting close to home here in Texas, where one family is getting charged for their alleged involvement.
Recently, five members of one Texas family became the latest of the more than-530 arrests madessince the January 6 riot at the Capitol
America’s prisons are in crisis, including those in Texas.
The 2021 Texas Legislature once again refused to pass a bill that would have brought air conditioning to weltering state prisons. The refusal came after the editorial board of the state’s largest newspaper, the Houston Chronicle, informed lawmakers that the prisons are “torture chambers” without air conditioning.
Texas
Justice is an elusive, definition-defying concept—notably because its parameters and underpinnings are subjective, open to individual interpretation.
But justice is not open for individual interpretation or receptive to public debate when tainted with the smell of racism, prejudice, or bias. This stench is recognized worldwide and profoundly disturbs all people, regardless of race, language, or origin.
Take, for
A new law will make Texas the 21st state that allows people to carry firearms without a permit. The law takes effect on September 1. There is a reasonable fear that this new law will escalate the rate of gun violence among Texans. The state is currently experiencing volatile times: the Big Lie extremism versus Save Our Democracy moderation; Red
The planning of a crime and actions taken toward committing it are enough to send an individual to federal prison – even if they ultimately do not follow through with the crime. It’s a lesson three Texas men are learning the hard way.
Three men were recently arrested in Texas and charged with conspiracy under federal law. The conspiracy
As of August 11, 2021, 570 people had been arrested in connection with the January 6 insurrectionist takeover and plundering of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. Thirty-six of the defendants have pled guilty after reaching “plea deals” with government prosecutors. Twenty-eight have pleaded guilty to misdemeanors, while eight have pleaded guilty to felonies.
The U.S. Justice Department
