Can You Drink and Drive a Boat in Texas?
Boating is a popular pastime in Texas, with vast coastlines, rivers, and lakes drawing millions of recreational users every year. While many people understand the rules surrounding driving while intoxicated (DWI), the laws related to drinking and operating a boat or Boating While Intoxicated (BWI) are less widely known. In Texas, it is not illegal […]
Read MoreDoes Harris County Court Have a Dress Code?
Courtroom decorum plays a significant role in how legal proceedings unfold. Beyond adhering to procedural rules and judicial protocol, how individuals present themselves in court, particularly in terms of attire, can influence perceptions of credibility, respect, and seriousness. In Harris County, Texas, courts do have a dress code, whether formally stated or enforced through courtroom […]
Read MoreSupreme Court Decision in Gutierrez v. Saenz (2025): Expanding Post-Conviction DNA Testing Rights in Texas
Introduction: A Landmark Ruling for Post-Conviction Relief in Texas In June 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a major victory for individuals pursuing post-conviction relief in Texas. In Gutierrez v. Saenz, the Court held (by a 6-3 vote) that a death-row inmate could bring a federal civil rights lawsuit to challenge Texas’s restrictive post-conviction DNA […]
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