Law Day: Celebrating the Rule of Law and Civic Engagement Every year on May 1st, Americans observe Law Day, a special occasion dedicated to reflecting on the foundational role law plays in our society. While not a public holiday, Law Day serves as an important reminder of the significance of

Understanding Challenges for Cause in Texas Jury Selection Jury selection is a critical phase in the trial process, ensuring that defendants receive a fair trial by an impartial jury. In Texas, the legal framework governing this process is outlined in the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, specifically Article 35.16. This

Election Day is tomorrow – the first Tuesday after the first Monday.  An election that takes place in an odd year typically isn’t very exciting.  We aren’t electing our next President or Senator or anyone who works down in Austin.  We are voting for fourteen different constitutional amendments.  Texas like

Exactly ten years ago today, I was sitting in my living room watching IT (the original not the remake).  I had just gotten off early from my glamorous post-bar job at JC Penny’s and had received a text message from my law school friend, Traci.  It turns out bar results

As I embark on a new phase of my career (ie self-employment), I think my very first blog post should let everyone know why exactly I love being a criminal defense attorney. Every attorney has their own reasons.  Here are mine. Something New Every Day Going into law school, I