Daily Archives: March 28, 2006

DeLay sues to get his gun back

Posted on March 28, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Tom DeLay is fighting to get his gun back after his concealed carry license was suspended due to his felony indictment. Under a Texas law passed in 1995, a license may be suspended if the holder is charged with a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Another student walkout

Posted on March 28, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Some breaking news here: I just got a phone call from Melissa Noriega, who tells me that students from Stephen F. Austin High School have walked out of classes and are moving through downtown, possibly towards the immigration court, though … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Statute of limitations aids Reed

Posted on March 28, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Ralph Reed is in the clear in Travis County because the statute of limitations has run out. He had been under investigation by County Attorney David Escamilla that he had violated Texas law by not registering as a lobbyist. Mr. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Libertarian candidate in CD22

Posted on March 28, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Via Greg in TX22 and Right of Texas comes the news that the Libertarian Party has a candidate with some name recognition to run in CD22: Bob Smither. The engineering consultant is known for the tragic case that involved the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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A judge’s view of plea bargains

Posted on March 28, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Galveston’s Judge Susan Criss has an interesting op-ed on the process she goes through in reviewing plea bargains that come before her. I’ve reproduced the piece beneath the fold because the Galveston News site is highly transitory. The background on … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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