As Texas lawmakers push to restore voting rights for those on probation or parole, a formerly incarcerated woman speaks out on the importance of having a voice in elections.

Prosecutor-initiated resentencing would allow prosecutors to reconsider cases when the original sentence no longer fits the crime.

(THE CONVERSATION) The U.S. operates one of the largest and most punitive criminal justice systems in the world. On any given day, 1.9 million people are incarcerated in more than 6,000 federal, state ...

The Texas Supreme Court ruled that because of flawed legal reasoning from lower courts, a juvenile judge must reconsider ...

One of the men, a four-time felon, remains a fugitive and authorities are asking the public for help finding him.

A man from Farmington was sentenced to 25 years for rape and sexual assault involving a child. FARMINGTON, Ark. — A ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas lawmakers are considering a bill that would increase penalties for intoxication manslaughter if the driver has already been convicted of a drunk driving offense. Senate Bill 476 ...

Jennifer Lopez announced she will reunite with a "Selena" co-star on the day Selena Quintanilla's murderer Yolanda Saldívar's ...

HOUSTON (AP) — The woman convicted of killing Tejano music legend Selena Quintanilla-Perez has been denied parole after spending decades behind bars for fatally shooting the young singer at a Texas ...

Fans commemorate Selena's legacy 30 years after her death, while her convicted killer, Yolanda Saldívar, is denied parole for ...

Yolanda Saldívar was denied parole after killing Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, known as the 'Queen of Tejano Music,' 30 years ago ...

Perez, 23, was shot and killed by the president of her fan club on March 31, 1995, 30 years ago, in Corpus Christi, Texas.