I. Overview of Sex Offender Registration Laws A. Historical Basis Texas enacted a sex offender registration system in 1991 that applied to both adults and juveniles. This original version was meant to be confidential and only for use by law enforcement officers during... [More]

JUVENILE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION: NECESSARY INFORMATION OR HIGH-TECH SCARLET LETTER? I. Overview and History of Texas Sex Offender Registration Laws A. Every Jurisdiction Has Them. There exists in every state and in the federal government sex offender registry laws. T... [More]

One Lawyer's Journey To The Jury Box Several weeks ago I experienced the dream assignment for a trial lawyer: jury service. Before rolling your eyes and moaning, let me explain that it was not the summons that was thrilling, not the tedium of the central jury room experience, nor antic... [More]

WHAT IS WHITE-COLLAR CRIME? White-collar crime is an all-encompassing phrase for frauds, schemes, and financial offenses by businesspersons, public officials, and confidence men and women of all types.  Simply put, it covers a wide range of non-violent offenses that have cheating as their ce... [More]