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Here's what the Constitution's Fifth Amendment says about indictments and double jeopardy
Gannett via AOL· 6 days agoIf the grand jury determines “probable cause” by proper vote, it can return what is commonly called...
Judge grants Timberview High School shooter relief on 2 new charges, court records show
Fort Worth Star-Telegram via Yahoo News· 7 days agoSimpkins already stood trial for shooting Pettitt and McNeely as part of the attempted capital...
UPDATE: The Imperative for Outlawing “Acquitted Conduct Sentencing” | JD Supra
JD Supra· 1 day agoFor too long, judges have been permitted at sentencing to consider anything they deem “relevant,”...
Ken Jennings Blamed for Costing "Jeopardy!" Champ the Game: "Unnecessary"
Best Life· 4 days agoTo win Jeopardy!, you obviously need to know your stuff. A slight hesitation may open the door for...
No new trial for Timberview school shooter; defense alleges ‘prosecutorial vindictiveness’
Fort Worth Star-Telegram McClatchy via AOL· 6 days agoDefense attorney Lesa Pamplin says it’s time for all those involved in the Timberview High School...
Sandra Doorley faces investigations, calls for resignation after traffic incident. Where things...
Democrat and Chronicle via Yahoo News· 6 days agoUnder the law, the commission can recommend punishment, but the grievance committee still determines...
Robbins: What is jury nullification and why does it matter?
Vail Daily· 7 days agoThe Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution assures that “…the accused (in criminal...
State of Texas: Plea for education funding special session rejected by Gov. Abbott
KXAN via Yahoo News· 3 days agoAUSTIN (Nexstar) — Texas Democrats urged Gov. Greg Abbott to call lawmakers back for a special...
Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions
Reason.com· 4 days agoNew on the Short Circuit podcast: Duke Professor Nita Farahany digs into her book The Battle for Your Brain and what can be done about a future where the government can read your mind. D.C.