Attorney Mike Howard shares his thoughts on the decision from the Texas House of Representatives Criminal Jurisprudence committee to issue a subpoena for death row inmate Robert Roberson. The decision is highly unusual, especially because it paused the execution and moved Roberson from death row to the state capitol to testify while prosecutors try to reschedule.
Mike Howard discusses the scale and peculiarity of the impeachment case of Texas Attorney General Paxton. He highlights how unusual certain aspects of the case are, as well as the scope of Paxton’s arrogance in order to release federally sealed information. Howard also discusses the choices of Paxton’s defense attorney, sharing that they did well.
Howard shares why he believes the legal teams involved in Wesley and Sini Mathews’ indictments aren’t sharing much about what they know or expect. He explains that all sides must show impartialness in order to have a just outcome for the trial.
Defense Attorney Mike Howard gives his thoughts on the case of John Creuzot, who was accused of violating a gag order issued by Judge Tammy Kemp. He shares that he believes Creuzot did not violate the gag order, and that it will be hard to prosecute Creuzot for this accusation. He also provides commentary on why Sharen Wilson did not accept the role of special prosecutor, and what it could mean for the case.
Howard discusses the death penalty in the Athena Strand case. He says that because the charge is capital murder, the process could take longer. He also explains that if the defense does not seek the death penalty, and Corner is found guilty, he would automatically get life in prison without parole.
As jurors decide the sentence for Aaron Dean, Attorney Mike Howard provides his thoughts on the different possibilities for the case. He discusses the large amount of media coverage and publicity of the trial, the fact that the jury is sequestered, and the possibility of a deadlocked jury. Howard also provides insight as to why the judge might have left the sentencing to the jury, saying that it could provide a more balanced outcome. He discusses the possibility of probation, appeals, parole, and the final sentencing for Aaron Dean as well.
While hearing his verdict, Edward Leclair drank cloudy water from a bottle, and died hours later in the hospital. In these different articles, Howard shares that he saw Leclair drink from the bottle several times over the course of the deliberation, and chug it once the judge started reading the verdict. Howard saw Leclair being taken to the hospital, and told the media that he did not look well. He talks about what could happen with the case as a result of Leclair’s actions.
Attorney Howard was quoted in FOX 4 coverage of changes in Texas drug law when the state removed hemp from its list of dangerous drugs
After a Dallas police officer was killed while trying to arrest an offender on an outstanding warrant, Attorney Howard commented on the case and how it fit into the greater reignited debate on bail reform.
Attorney Howard was mentioned and quoted in FOX4 and NBC DFW coverage of a story involving a Dallas mother accused of child abuse.