Smith v. State (2025): COVID Masking Policies Went Too Far and Violated the Sixth Amendment Right to Confrontation

In November 2025, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals issued an important decision in Smith v. State, a case that will matter anytime a witness appears in court wearing a mask or using remote technology to testify.  The issue in this case was simple but hugely important for defense attorneys: Does a trial court violate the ConfrontationContinue reading “Smith v. State (2025): COVID Masking Policies Went Too Far and Violated the Sixth Amendment Right to Confrontation”