The Killeen Daily Herald ran a story yesterday entitled “Bell County’s indigent defense costs soar.” The Temple Daily Telegram ran the same story today, though it is behind a pay-wall for some reason (even though the exact same content is available for free on the KDH website). The article is slightly misleading, though, when it claims that… Continue Reading
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DPS labs waive white flag
The Amarillo Globe-News reported yesterday (and the Corpus Christi Caller-Times reported earlier this month) that the Texas Department of Public Safety’s crime labs will be cutting back on the work they perform, especially in misdemeanor cases. The reason? They are just too busy to keep helping the criminal justice system convict the guilty and free… Continue Reading
Texas Veterans Courts – Why Bell County Needs One
During the last session of the Texas Legislature, a bill was passed to allow the creation of special “veterans court programs” in this state. Bell County needs to implement this program as soon as possible because Bell County is home to Fort Hood — the largest active duty armored post in the United States Armed Services.… Continue Reading
Big Brother is a Texan, apparently
A look at the staggering number of Texans under the thumb of our government. Nearly 1 out of every 22 Texans is being actively watched by the government. Big Brother is a Texan, apparently.… Continue Reading
Every defense lawyers worst nightmare
From The Seattle Times comes the report of a former police officer wrongfully imprisoned for twenty years… Continue Reading