The Clergy Privilege
Originally published by johntfloyd.Clergy Privilege Protects Communications Made In Confidence, Waived if Called as Character Witness By: Houston Criminal Lawyer John Floyd and Paralegal Billy Sinclair...
View ArticleSCOTUS: More Ineffective Assistance Litigation
Originally published by johntfloyd.Ineffective-Assistance-Of-Trial-Counsel Claims Not Barred From Federal Habeas if Ineffective Counsel at Initial State Habeas Proceeding By: Houston Criminal Lawyer...
View ArticleThe Shifting Landscape of the Confrontation Clause
Originally published by johntfloyd.Courts of Appeal Continue Struggle with Crawford and Progeny By: Houston Criminal Lawyer John Floyd and Paralegal Billy Sinclair Reinaldo Berrios, Troy Moore, Angel...
View ArticleCrime, Cell Phones and Big Foot
Originally published by johntfloyd.Fourth Amendment: No Reasonable Expectation of Privacy in the GPS Data and Location of Cell Phone By: Houston Criminal Lawyer John Floyd and Paralegal Billy Sinclair...
View ArticleThe Difficulty with Criminal Evidence
Originally published by johntfloyd.Jurors in criminal trial are sometimes called upon to view difficult, disturbing pieces of evidence. This is particularly so in cases of violence and sex offenses,...
View ArticleSignificant Fourth Amendment Cases Before U.S. Supreme Court
Originally published by johntfloyd.The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear two cases—one from Missouri, the other from Florida—that will have a significant impact on nation’s criminal justice system,...
View ArticleOur Surveillance State
Originally published by johntfloyd.David Petraeus was director of the Central Intelligence Agency until his abrupt resignation earlier this month. He is also one of the most decorated, highly respected...
View ArticleCommentary: Assert Your Right to Remain Silent
Originally published by johntfloyd.Despite the efforts of many of the best criminal defense lawyers, too many individuals suspected or accused of committing crimes feel compelled to talk to law...
View ArticleAldo the Dog Receives Constitutional Blessing From Supreme Court
Originally published by johntfloyd.We love dogs. Make no mistake about that. But we do not believe they have a place in our courtrooms other than to protect them. While we admire the German Shepard’s...
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Individual Privacy Versus Cellphone Pinging
Originally published by johntfloyd.Pinging is part of the technology that makes a cell phone work. In very simple terms, it allows the cell phone company, and anyone with access to the company’s...
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