Monthly Archives: February 2026

Does the State of Texas Still Have to Prove a Drug Crime Occurred If the Defendant Confessed?

Every person charged with a crime in Texas has the right to demand a jury trial. At such a trial, the state must prove the defendant’s guilt “beyond a reasonable doubt.” But what happens if the defendant pleads “guilty” and signs a confession? Does the prosecution still need to put on a case? Texas… Read More »