Texas Criminal Defense Insights — page 50
Practical, statute-anchored guides on Texas criminal defense — bond practice, suppression, probation, and license-defense intersections.
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Anxiety Disorders and Texas Criminal Cases
How anxiety disorders affect Texas criminal cases — mens rea, sentencing mitigation, mental health court eligibility.
Statute of Limitations by State — Complete Reference
State-by-state statute of limitations reference for major crime categories. Murder unlimited in all states. Sexual assault SOL varies widely.
PTSD as a Defense in Texas Violent Crime Cases
PTSD as Texas violent crime defense — flashback evidence, mens rea, sentencing mitigation, veterans court placement.
IRS Lifts 10-Year Statute of Limitations — What Changed
IRS collection SOL is 10 years from assessment under 26 U.S.C. § 6502 — but multiple events extend or suspend it. Texas tax debt collection rules.
Statute of Limitations for Sexual Assault — Texas vs Other States
How Texas sexual assault SOL compares with California, Florida, NY, and others. Strongest victim protections in DNA-identification cases.
Statute of Limitations Sexual Assault — Filing Deadlines
Sexual assault filing deadlines vary widely by state. No SOL in most states for DNA-identified or child victim cases. Texas framework detailed.
Statute of Limitations on Sexual Assault — State Guide
State-by-state sexual assault SOL: no limit in TX/CA with DNA, 20 years from 18th birthday for minors. Filing deadlines and DNA exceptions explained.
Statute of Limitations Texas — Complete Crime Reference
Complete Texas criminal statute of limitations reference under CCP Article 12.01–12.05. Murder unlimited, most felonies 3-7 years, misdemeanors 2 years.
States With the Death Penalty — Updated 2026 List
27 U.S. states retain death penalty statutes as of 2026. Active vs. moratorium vs. de facto pause breakdown with execution methods.
Does Minnesota Have the Death Penalty?
No — Minnesota abolished the death penalty in 1911. Federal capital prosecutions remain available. State maximum sentence is life without parole.
What Is the Death Penalty in Utah? Process Explained
Utah death penalty process: aggravated murder charge, penalty-phase trial, direct appeal, state habeas, federal habeas. Lethal injection or firing squad.
Luigi Mangione Death Penalty — Federal vs State Charges
Luigi Mangione faces federal capital charges in the UnitedHealthcare CEO killing. New York state has no death penalty; federal case is capital-eligible.
Does North Carolina Have the Death Penalty?
Yes — North Carolina retains the death penalty under General Statute § 14-17, but has not executed anyone since 2006 due to procedural challenges.
SMU Death Penalty — College Football's Most Severe NCAA Sanction
The SMU "death penalty" was the 1987 NCAA shutdown of SMU football for repeated rule violations. Not literal capital punishment — the term explained.
Which States Have the Death Penalty in 2026?
27 states retain death penalty statutes in 2026: AL, AZ, AR, CA, FL, GA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT,…