Texas paid more than $264 million in 2023 — the most recent available data — for court-appointed attorneys to defend people who can’t afford an attorney when facing criminal charges. Twenty-two attorneys earned over $500,000 each from court-appointed cases. More than half of these attorneys (51.6%) took on at least 100% of the recommended maximum …
Study: Pay for Court-Appointed Attorneys in Texas Topped $264 Million Read More »
Driving under the influence of alcohol is a massive issue in the United States. Roughly 37 Americans are killed per day in drunk-driving crashes — on average, that’s one person every 39 minutes. More than 11,000 people die each year in drunk driving crashes – that’s about 30% of all traffic fatalities, according to statistics …
Study: States with the Strictest (and Least Strict) Drunk Driving Laws Read More »
A new survey shows the U.S. is sharply divided over many actions so far, particularly regarding Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (aka DOGE). The actions of U.S. presidents during their first 100 days in office have historically served as a precursor of what’s to come over the next four years, and so far, what …
Poll: U.S. is Split on Trump, DOGE Actions So Far Read More »
A Texas law allows the sale of hemp-derived tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products with a concentration below .3%. In a three-month project, we tested ten samples to see if they met the legal requirements. “Legal” cannabis stores have sprouted up across Texas, and if you haven’t noticed the shops, you’ve certainly seen the ads on social media …
We Tested ‘Legal’ THC Edibles from Throughout Texas. Here’s What We Learned. Read More »
Texas has paid almost $100 million in lump-sum payments since 2009 to 95 men and women for wrongful convictions, according to state records requested by Michael & Associates, a criminal defense law firm based in Austin, Texas, under the state’s Public Information Act. The state also pays a monthly annuity to each qualified exoneree. The …
Texas Has Paid Almost $100 Million to Exonerees Since 2009 Read More »
Every 39 minutes, an American dies in a DWI or DUI-related accident – that’s 37 people per day. About a million arrests are made each year for driving while intoxicated. Despite the risks, millions of people in the United States each year choose to drive after drinking. It’s also essential to understand the role of …
Survey: 37% of Americans Have Driven While Suspecting They Were Intoxicated Read More »
