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 criminal investigations. This changed dramatically in 1994 with the enactment of the… Read 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. This type of information is currently available in more than thirty states on-line, including Texas. B…. Read 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 anticipating the ultimate strike or challenge… Read More »
