Capital Murder in Texas: When a Murder Charge Becomes Death Penalty Eligible
In Texas, not all murder charges are created equal. While murder is already one of the most serious crimes under state law, certain aggravating factors can elevate a case to capital murder—a charge...
View ArticleMonarchy Malarkey: Democrats Revive Claim that Democracy is Dying in the “No...
Below is my column in the Hill on resumption of the claims that “democracy is dying” as part of the “No Kings” protests. When this column posted, I was inundated with the usual threats and profanity....
View ArticleProsecutors Are Not All Colorblind—and That Can Be a Good Thing
Hannah Shaffer, Prosecutors, Race, and the Criminal Pipeline, 90 U. Chi. L. Rev. 1889 (2023). Kevin Woodson The scholarship on criminal justice disparities has often cast prosecutors in a harsh light....
View ArticleThe Democrats’ Divide
It was beyond absurd that the Democratic National Committee believed it was a good idea, having just lost to Trump, to make David Hogg its vice chair. That they believed they were losing the youth vote...
View ArticleWhen Can the Police Use a Taser? Understanding Your Rights During an Encounter
In recent years, the use of Tasers by police officers has come under increased public scrutiny. While they’re often described as a “less-lethal” alternative to firearms, Tasers can still cause serious...
View ArticleHow Far May Law Enforcement Officers Go in Misleading Suspects During...
Law enforcement officers may mislead suspects during questioning. For example, an officer may falsely tell a suspect that an accomplice has confessed, or may falsely state that incriminating physical...
View ArticleWhat Is a Motion to Suppress in Texas — and When Can It Get a Case Dismissed?
A motion to suppress is one of the most powerful tools available to a criminal defense attorney. In Texas, suppression motions are often filed in cases involving illegal searches, unlawful detentions,...
View ArticleThe Sixth Amendment’s Guarantee of a ‘Public’ Trial — and How It May Help You...
Sometimes, the key to a successful acquittal (or, in some matters, a successful reversal of a conviction) may have nothing to do with the facts of your case or the law of the crime charged. Your...
View ArticleWhy You Need a Naples Personal Injury Lawyer (Even for “Minor” Injuries)
When you’ve been injured in an accident, it’s easy to dismiss what seems like a minor injury. Maybe you walked away with just a few scrapes, some soreness, or a slight headache. You might think, “I’ll...
View ArticleALMOST TIME
Attention Panther fans. It’s almost time. On Tuesday night your Florida Panthers will be playing at home to win the Stanley Cup. Now is the time to pay an outrageously obscene price for two tickets....
View ArticlePartition: How to Force the Sale of Jointly-Owned Property in New Jersey
Owning property with others can sometimes lead to fights. This can happen if you want to sell the property and the other owners do not. In New Jersey, the legal system has a way to solve this problem....
View ArticleTuesday Talk*: What’s To Stop The President From Violating Court Orders?
Buried in the House version of the most Trumpian-named omnibus reconciliation bill ever, the “Big Beautiful Bill,” was that dubious nugget that would preclude courts from holding the government in...
View ArticleTurley Speaks in Kansas City on Free Speech
Today I will have the pleasure of speaking at two events in Kansas City on my book, “The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage.” I will first speak at the Judge David J. Waxse Memorial...
View ArticleUnderstanding Private Law Remedies
Katy Barnett & Sirko Harder, Private Law Remedies (2025). Caprice Roberts It’s time to get excited about deepening your understanding of the law of remedies. Law schools should deepen their...
View ArticleUsing Fixed Fees in Forensic Accounting Engagements
Nearly all of my work is done under fixed fee arrangements. My client and I determine the scope of a project (what documents will be used, what analysis will be done, what time period is covered, etc.)...
View ArticleMore Heat Than Light: New York Judge Blocks ICE Access to Rikers Island Over...
This week, New York Judge Mary Rosado issued an opinion in Council of City of N.Y. v. Adams. The court is blocking the city from allowing the federal government to maintain office space at Rikers...
View ArticleWill I lose my license for a DWI in NJ?
If you’ve been arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in New Jersey, one of the first questions you’re likely to ask is: “Will I lose my license?” The short answer is yes—but the details depend...
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