Articles Posted in False Accusations of Abuse

False allegations of abuse are a growing problem in Texas criminal courts. When an innocent person gets falsely accused of a crime, they must do the seemingly impossible by proving something didn’t happen. Proving a negative in life is a challenge but especially when your freedom and your future are on the line. Whenever false…

Texas bail reform has made it easier to keep people in jail before trial, even if they haven’t been convicted of a crime. New constitutional amendments and laws now require judges to deny bail in certain cases, reshaping the rules around pretrial detention in Texas. Someone can lose their job, their home, or even custody of their…