To stay up-to-date on Texas criminal law news, read the stories we highlight. As Harris County criminal defense attorneys, we like to share top legal stories with our clients and website visitors.
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Galveston Teenagers Arrested for Burglary of a Building After Breaking Into Funeral HomeBurglary of a building is a serious offense in Texas. This story illustrates aspects of that offense. If you have been arrested for burglary you need a lawyer
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Woman in Texas receives nine year sentence for credit card abuseIf you have been charged with credit card abuse in Texas it is a serious offense and you need to contact a criminal defense attorney.
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Bill passes Texas Senate related to Texas PrisonsSenate Bill 213 reauthorizing Texas's prison has been approved by the senate. A Texas parole lawyer briefly discusses the bill.
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Texas House Panel passes measure that would allow for life sentence with a chance for parole after forty years for under eighteen year oldsHouse panel passes a measure that would allow for parole eligibility only after forty years for the accused who are under the age of eighteen.
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Wendell Nielsen, former president of FLDS, makes first paroleWendell Nielsen, former president of FLDS, made his first parole. He received credit for good time and made parole on his first eligibility date.
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Clara Harris, convicted murderer denied parole on her first parole eligibility date.Clara Harris was denied parole by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles on her first parole eligibility date.
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Harris County women who bites off her sister nose gets five years probation.Woman in Harris County convicted of aggravated assault of a family for biting the nose off of her sister is given five years probation and ordered to pay $62,000.
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Parolee, Kathy Boudin, working at Columbia University and New York University Law School after serving over twenty years in prison.News on New York Parolee Kathy Boudin and her success on parole after serving over twenty years in prison.
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The Quandary of Medical Parole in TexasTexas currently spends significant funds on seriously ill prisoners. A recent article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of releasing these people.
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Texas Department of Public Safety Steps Up Enforcement EffortsThe Texas Department of Public Safety steps up its enforcement efforts around holidays.
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Dewhurst’s Campaign Manager Under Investigation for EmbezzlementLt. Governor Dewhurst’s campaign manager is currently under investigation for fraud and embezzlement; a Houston law firm explains the details.
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Lohan Faces Another Court Date in Criminal MatterLindsay Lohan faces another court date for possible probation violations.