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Understanding the First Step Act and Its Implications for Inmates

March 16, 2022 By RedLawList Editor

First Step Act

In 2018, the First Step Act was enacted. The act has a 2-fold purpose. It should reduce the number of federal prison sentences that are unnecessarily long, and it should make the conditions within federal prisons better. After being put into practice, the First Step Continue Reading

What is a Crime of Sudden Passion?

February 1, 2022 By RedLawList Editor

sudden passion defense

When a crime is committed in the heat of the moment—without planning or thinking—then it's usually considered a crime of “sudden passion.” The person's emotions take over their actions, resulting in a crime being unexpectedly committed. What is the difference between Continue Reading

Understanding How Due Process Violations Can Overturn Convictions

October 15, 2021 By RedLawList Editor

due process rights

Due process is the “fundamental principle of fairness in all legal matters, both civil and criminal, especially in the courts.” Moreover, due process ensures that anyone facing legal action has the right to counsel, the right to remain silent and not incriminate Continue Reading

Houston Pet Tiger Escape Raises Questions About Exotic Pet Laws in Texas

August 22, 2021 By RedLawList Editor

Texas exotic pet law

Houstonians experienced a thrill for nearly a week in early May 2021. A tiger was spotted roaming a Houston neighborhood on May 9th and remained on the loose for nearly a week before it was safely captured and eventually turned over to a rescue organization. Besides Continue Reading

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