Author: George Napier
Does 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 […]
Read MoreTexas Court Reverses Conviction Over Miranda Violation: What It Means for Criminal Defense in Houston
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 Horseshoe Bay, Texas. Days after the incident, Luckenbach arrived at the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office to turn himself in. Crucially, he did not come […]
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