For example, in Texas there is a practice called proxy marriage. The inmate signs an affidavit that allows him to marry without being present at the ceremony, which has raised the specter of benefits and insurance fraud in that state. But Pfannenstiel said no Kansas death-row inmates have got...
Texas prisonshave an economy based on barter, with inmates trading for goods and services, like a supplemental prepared meal made by another inmate out of commissary items. Many inmates feel that they are underfed. Other services include filing legal paperwork, paying for protection, etc. Some o...
Texas DPS holds records with information submitted by criminal justice agencies only within the state of Texas. If a deferred case has ended in probation, the records of the arrest and probation remain on file. Criminal arrest information stays on a criminal history record indefinitely, or until ...
Texas, Aug. 17, 1983. The storm brought with it winds up to 100 mph and gusts up to 127 mph. The storm also set off record-breaking numbers of tornadoes in southeast Texas with 14 being reported in one day. Nine more ravaged Houston on day two. In all, 3,...
The Supreme Court ordered lower courts to take another look at challenges to several federal and state firearms restrictions.
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Thequestionable Raiders defensewas able to contain Brees for the middle portion of the game. He still put up 312 yards on 26-38 passing, but wasn't able to keep up on the scoreboard. The absence of Thomas, who was out with a high ankle sprain, certainly factored in. The Raiders stru...
Texas Death Row only has seven women waiting to be executed. Here is a look at the shocking and brutal crimes that landed them in line for the needle.
brought by Bryan Range, a Pennsylvania man who pleaded guilty in state court to making a false statement about his income to obtain food stamps. Though violators may face up to five years in prison, he was sentenced to three years of probation. Range's conviction disqualified him from having...