Four Things You Can Learn from Tiger Woods’ DUI Arrest

  1. You can and will get arrested for sleeping it off in a running car. Most people think of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and Driving Under the Influence (DUI) as offenses that involve “driving,” but the question in most jurisdictions is actually whether the vehicle is being “operated.” Operation of a vehicle is usually […]

Attorney Christy Jack to Receive Public Service Award

Christy Jack, a nationally recognized trial attorney from Fort Worth, has been selected to receive the esteemed Daniel H. Benson Public Service Award from the Texas Tech Law Alumni Association. The award recognizes an alumnus who has demonstrated significant and substantial contributions to furthering ideals of public service in the law. Jack, a 1991 graduate of […]

Improper Relationship Between Teacher and Student in Texas

Improper Relationship Between Teacher and Student

What Does the Law Say about Improper Relationship Between Teacher and Student in Texas? An Improper Relationship Between Teacher and Student is a crime under Texas law, regardless of the student’s age. In fact, the law is actually broader than just applying to teachers or educators. Improper Relationship Between Teacher and Student Under Texas Penal […]

Mental States: Intentionally, Knowingly, Negligently, Recklessly

Intentionally Knowingly Recklessly Negligently Under Texas Criminal Law

Most criminal offenses in Texas have some sort of mental state requirement. These are sometimes referred to as “culpable mental states” or “mens rea” which is Latin for “guilty mind.” The possible mental states in Texas criminal law are: Intentionally Knowingly Negligently Recklessly No Mental State Required You generally cannot commit a crime purely on […]

Christy Jack to Tell Story of Cullen Davis Case on 48 Hours

  Cullen Davis Case on 48 Hours Veteran trial lawyer Christy Jack will take a trip down memory lane Saturday night when she reflects on one of the most infamous murder cases in Fort Worth history for CBS’s 48 Hours. Jack will chronicle the case of Cullen Davis, one of the richest men in America […]

9 Tips for Testifying in Court | Taking the Witness Stand

Testifying in criminal court can be nerve-wracking. The stakes are high and, in many cases, someone’s freedom is on the line. It’s imperative to put your best foot forward and answer questions to the best of your memory. In an effort to lessen the stress and help you feel more comfortable on the witness stand, […]

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