Sparks Grills Lawyers in Ultrasound Case

Court to rule on injunction before new law takes effect

"...abortion – which has been the basis on which courts have invalidated some laws seeking to more strictly regulate..."

July 15, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Is Texas Breaking the Law?

State poised to execute another Mexican national

"...case, and then-President George W. Bush asked the Texas courts to take heed of the court's ruling. The Texas..."

June 8, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Death Penalty Off the Hook

Preemptive strike against wrongful conviction fails in murder trial prehearing

"...of anything. He is asking Texas trial and appellate courts to entertain a purely hypothetical claim and make an..."

Jan. 21, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

New Courthouse for Travis County?

Commissioners to discuss possible downtown land purchase

"...is 40% over its original capacity. For the civil courts alone (not counting probate court or the clerks offices),..."

Dec. 13, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Tone Deaf

Deaf Austinites say police can't seem to listen to reason

"...onto the defense appointment list for Travis County's misdemeanor courts, in large part because of her ability to communicate..."

Dec. 3, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

331st Court: Who Should Follow Judge Perkins?

A two-man race

"...the criminal justice system. For years, he says, the courts were not "being fair to people with mental illness..."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Junk Science Conundrum

Legislators ponder how to keep questionable forensics out of the courtroom

"...he saw merit in amending Texas' rules to require courts to determine whether a particular science – anything from..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Treatment or Jail

Often rehab is the only way out of a jail sentence – even if you don't have a drug problem

"...rehab for marijuana issues were sent there by the courts – this is often the only way for a..."

Nov. 3, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Caging Children

A new study from the LBJ School suggests that it's a bad idea

"...a policy – they can be tried in adult courts and imprisoned in facilities designed for adults. A groundbreaking..."

Aug. 28, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Notion of Rights Includes Obligations

"...to own property rests on a structure of police, courts, laws, and a punishment regime. Without these, one is..."

Aug. 4, 2009 Postmarks

Gun Crazy!

Barack Obama may not be coming to get your weapons – but he's sure doing wonders for gun & ammo sales

"...further regulation would almost certainly end up in the courts. "To some extent, the law is what the courts..."

May 22, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Choosing Life!

Texas lawmakers debate Pro-Life, Pro-Choice, and Pro-Adoption license plates

"...seems likely that the issue would move to the courts, if -- but, more likely, when -- the Life..."

May 6, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

APD Blood-Draw Plan Needles Opponents

APD moving full speed ahead on plan to draw blood from people suspected of driving while drunk

"...Bill Hines, a former Travis Co. prosecutor, says the courts so far have ruled that police blood-draw initiatives, such..."

Dec. 19, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Common Law

Noncompete Agreements

"...made" – a highly technical legal issue that Texas courts have struggled with for many years...."

July 25, 2008 Column by Chris Oddo

David Van Os on Single-Member Districts

Texas attorney on the history of the "gentlemen’s agreement"

"...litigated back and forth between the trial and appellate courts for the next 5 years. There were also at..."

Feb. 28, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Mercenary and the Law

U.S. courts face a new dilemma over Iraq.

"...private security firm is being sued in the U.S. courts for potentially criminal activity in Iraq. The difference? The..."

Oct. 31, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Death Row Inmates' Sentences Overturned

Supremes overturn death sentences of three Texas inmates, sending them back to state courts and calling into question the death sentences of dozens of other inmates

"...Texas death row inmates, sending them back to state courts and calling into question the death sentences of dozens..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

WilCo 'Snit' Writ Large

Fight over whether county commissioners violated the law when they slashed Precinct 1 Constable Gary Griffin's budget moves to 3rd Court of Appeals

"...this ongoing residual effect that this and other commissioners' courts can take such action without risking appellate review."..."

Nov. 17, 2006 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...Judge – and 10 years experience practicing before the courts in both criminal and civil cases. We believe that..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...Judge – and 10 years experience practicing before the courts in both criminal and civil cases. We believe that..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature

Four of Six: 3rd Court of Appeals

This year, four of the court's six seats are contested

"...Court of Appeals – one of 14 intermediate appellate courts across the state and serving 24 counties in Central..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Supremes to Examine Death Row Appeals

Supreme Court agrees to hear three Texas death row appeals during its new term

"...each case, the high court will determine whether lower courts – specifically the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...Judge – and 10 years experience practicing before the courts in both criminal and civil cases. We believe that..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

The Roberts Court Begins Its First Term

Abortion, assisted suicide, and free speech vs. campaign reform on the docket

"...to obtain parental consent before undergoing an abortion. The courts have thus far sided with Planned Parenthood of Northern..."

Oct. 14, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Common Law

Admissibility of lie detectors

"...not been admissible at trial in most states. Many courts considered them unreliable because the scientific community did not..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Column by Luke Ellis

Who Killed Father Ryan?

A 1981 Odessa murder haunts crime researchers, the Catholic Church, and an ex-con determined to prove his innocence

"...recanted within hours, but thus far upheld by the courts. Within a week of Ryan's murder, Odessa police had..."

June 17, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Hightower Report

Right-wingers seize upon Schiavo case; and white-collar hucksters enjoy their freedom

"...should be removed has bounced from six different Florida courts to Gov. Jeb Bush's office to the Florida legislature..."

April 1, 2005 News Column by Jim Hightower

Why Bush Flip-Flopped on the Issue of Mexican Nationals on Death Row

The Executive Order to review the death penalty cases of Mexican nationals was probably designed to ease upcoming talks

"...The timing of last week's Executive Order requiring state courts in Texas and elsewhere to review the death penalty..."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Rita Radostitz

Endorsements

The Chronicle's picks in the Nov. 2 election

"...is the most important of the state's 14 intermediate courts. So it's imperative to elect the most qualified and..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature

The Supremes' Fall Season

Criminal justice, medical marijuana – and maybe redistricting? – on the high court's plate

"...sentence is based. While the Blakely ruling affected the courts in a dozen states, it was an even bigger..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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