Author: George Napier
Supreme 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 who served as a chief prosecutor and as a felony 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 […]
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 who served as a chief prosecutor and as a felony 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 […]
Read MoreTexas Court Affirms Passenger’s Right to Challenge Prolonged Traffic Stops (State v. Pettit, 2025)
Written and reviewed by George Napier, Founding Attorney at The Napier Law Firm, former Montgomery County Assistant District Attorney who served as a chief prosecutor and as a felony prosecutor. Background: Traffic Stop Leads to Hour-Long Detention and K-9 Search In State v. Pettit, a routine traffic stop in Texas escalated into an hour-long detention […]
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