Does Harris County Court Have a Dress Code?
Written and reviewed by George Napier, Founding Attorney at The Napier Law Firm — former Montgomery County Assistant District Attorney and Felony Chief Prosecutor. 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 […]
Read MoreSupreme Court Decision in Gutierrez v. Saenz (2025): Expanding Post-Conviction DNA Testing Rights in Texas
Written and reviewed by George Napier, Founding Attorney at The Napier Law Firm — former Montgomery County Assistant District Attorney and Felony Chief Prosecutor. 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, […]
Read MoreTexas Court Reverses Conviction Over Miranda Violation: What It Means for Criminal Defense in Houston
Written and reviewed by George Napier, Founding Attorney at The Napier Law Firm — former Montgomery County Assistant District Attorney and Felony Chief Prosecutor. Case Background: Custodial Interrogation and an Invocation of Rights The Luckenbach case began with a tragic crime and an unusual surrender. James Joseph Luckenbach was suspected of a double homicide in […]
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