Fingerprint evidence could play a crucial role in a Texas criminal trial. Unfortunately, the defendant may face possible conviction even when the evidence is flawed. While fingerprints may be highly recognized examples of evidence, they are not perfect. Commonly cited...
Evidence in Criminal Cases
Don’t let questionable witnesses jeopardize your freedom
Regardless of the type of criminal charges you’re facing, the prosecution is going to try to stack up the evidence against you in hopes of obtaining a conviction. While this might include some junk science and documentary evidence, they’re also going to heavily lean...
Eyewitness testimony is often unreliable
When police officers in Texas and around the country arrive at a crime scene, they usually begin their inquiries by taking statements from any individuals who saw the events take place. As the investigation unfolds, eyewitnesses may be asked to help police identify a...
How is bite-mark evidence treated in the state of Texas?
Texas can be one of the most challenging states in the nation for bite-mark evidence cases. For this reason, it is advised that you have a strong, smart and skilled litigator in criminal law representing you. Many judges rely on the testimony of professional...
A great deal of scientific evidence isn’t all that scientific
“With the exception of nuclear DNA analysis … no forensic method has been rigorously shown to have the capacity to consistently, and with a high degree of certainty, demonstrate a connection between evidence and a specific individual or source.” That was the...
Woman wrongly convicted 15 years ago still awaits retrial
In general, most people want to trust the legal system in Texas and in the United States, but the system unfortunately isn’t flawless. Innocent people can and do face wrongful convictions. A recent news article tells the story of Rosa Jimenez. In 2005, Rosa was...
DNA In Criminal Justice
The Basics of Crime Labs in Houston DNA is commonly used in criminal investigations and trials. DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the carrier of genetic information present in nearly every living organism. Police frequently collect DNA at crime scenes in order to...