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Questions Remain After Decision on Blood Draws in DWI Arrests
Texas Lawyer
Monday, November 16, 2009
A recent decision by Fort Worth's 2nd Court of Appeals puts up a roadblock to a trend developing in law enforcement: police officers who draw blood from DWI suspects. The Nov. 5 decision came in Texas v. Christi Lynn Johnston. Tanya Dohoney (pictured), Tarrant County assistant district attorney, represents the state in the case.
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Jury Room at Center of Fight Over New Trial
Texas Lawyer
Monday, November 9, 2009
A federal prisoner convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death for killing another inmate has filed a motion for new trial after a U.S. district judge made an unusual decision to dismiss a juror during deliberations. But the defense and prosecution disagree over what happened during those deliberations. The prosecution has until Dec. 5 to file a response the motion for new trial.
Fired Up: Changes Sought for Texas Forensic Science Commission
Texas Lawyer
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Williamson County DA John Bradley, new head of a commission at the center of a political firestorm, will recommend ways to improve the panel's operations at a Senate committee hearing Nov. 10. The controversy ignited when Gov. Rick Perry abruptly replaced two commission members two days before they were to review an arson expert's report in the case of Cameron Todd Willingham.
White-Collar Crime in the Context of International Trade
Texas Lawyer
Monday, October 5, 2009
White-collar crime frequently involves tax or securities laws, but federal law enforcement agencies have been giving increased attention to crimes relating to the importation and exportation of merchandise. To avoid the criminal and civil consequences of international trade law violations, general counsel must ensure wide dissemination of knowledge of the legal requirements governing such importation and exportation and develop rigorous internal compliance programs.
Business as Usual? Judges Say CCA Unaffected By Keller Case
Texas Lawyer
Monday, September 21, 2009
With misconduct allegations against Presiding Judge Sharon Keller hanging over the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, the court issued only 131 majority opinions in the 2008-2009 term — the second lowest number for the past decade. The CCA judges who are willing to talk about Keller's case say it has not affected the court's productivity.
Pregnant Probationer Claims State's Punishment Just Does Not Fit
Texas Lawyer
Monday, September 21, 2009
One of the most interesting cases coming up in the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals' 2009-2010 term involves alleged gender discrimination. A woman claims the state punished her more severely for using drugs while on probation than it does probationers who are not pregnant. On Oct. 21, the CCA will hear arguments in State v. Lovill.
