
Criminal Justice
Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Bill Requiring Cash Bail For Some Offenses Into Law
Posted on · The Damon Allen Act bars a person from being released on a no-cash bond if charged with certain crimes.
Posted on · The Damon Allen Act bars a person from being released on a no-cash bond if charged with certain crimes.
Posted on · Judge Lee Rosenthal, of the Southern District of Texas, has rejected objections to the settlement, which only covers misdemeanor cases.
Posted on · The Commissioners Court is scheduled to vote on the settlement Tuesday.
Posted on · A policy set to go into effect this week means approximately 85 percent of misdemeanor defendants would qualify for personal recognizance bonds.
Posted on · Now that Dallas has started a marijuana diversion program, we find out how Harris County's program been going since its implementation in March.
Posted on · Data compiled by the county indicate more than 900 people were released in a three week period.