2011
Pretrial Preparation of Sexual Assault of a Child Cases
We received a call the other day from a potential client. Her son was charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child. The woman spoke at length about the child’s credibility problems and the possible motivations that child might have to make false accusations against her son. Her son faced life in prison if convicted. Nevertheless, from th
2010
Feds Make Changes to Crack Cocaine Laws
President Obama recently signed legislation reducing, but not eliminating, the disparate ways in which federal criminal law penalizes those involved with crack cocaine and those involved with powder cocaine. This becomes the second small step in an attempt to eliminate the unjust fashion in which the federal drug laws distinguish between crack coc
What is Next for Rod Blagojevich?
After 14 days of deliberations the jurors were unable to reach a verdict on all but one count in Governor Blagojevich’s trial. So the question on everyone’s mind who is following this case is what is likely to happen next. Before I attempt to answer that questions I want to recap a little history.
Is BP Criminally Liable for the Oil Spill?
Although the organized criminal activity statute, frequently recognized as RICO, permits the prosecutions of people who did not commit any discrete criminal act, but oversaw an group that committed criminal acts, it's nevertheless difficult to prove that executives such as Hayward knew that his group was engaged in criminality.
Why be Proactive If You Are Under Criminal Investigation
Clients often wait to retain us until they are actually indicted. Many times, however, had the client come to us when they first became aware they were under criminal investigation they might have avoided indictment all together or, at least, been in a better position to defend themselves once they were indicted.
Criminal Lawyer Explains Defending Child Pornography Case
Federal prosecutors are prosecuting child pornography offenses at an astounding rate both here in the Northern District of Texas and throughout the country. Here is a direct explanation from a criminal attorney how he defended someone up against child pornography charges.
Crazy Law: Dont rob a bank while wearing a mask in Delaware
Wearing a disguise during the commission of a felony; class E felony.
Why You Should be Proactive If You Are Under Criminal Investigation
Just as it is important to see a medical doctor before it is too late, it is important to be proactive about a criminal investigation. Here is why you need to be proactive if you are under criminal investigation.
2009
How to Choose a Lawyer
If you are charged with a criminal offense, there are several considerations before you can select an attorney who is truly committed to giving you the best representation possible. Here is how to choose a lawyer.
2008
Lawyers Talk About Winning a Federal Drug Case
In this case our client came to the attention of the police while waiting to meet a friend at a ramshackle apartment complex in Odessa, Texas. Unbeknownst to our client a confidential informant had told the police that his friend was going to deliver drugs to someone at the apartment complex.
Why Do Death Penalty Cases Take So Long?
Why do death penalty cases take so long to resolve? A criminal defense lawyer explains the process.
Is Execution by Lethal Injection Painful?
This month the Supreme Court heard arguments with respect to execution by lethal injection constitutes cruel and unusual punishment. A criminal defense lawyer discusses the subject of lethal injection.
Retroactive Crack Cocaine Amendment - Sentencing Guidelines Changed
Effective November 1, 2007, the United States Sentencing Guidelines eliminated the long-disapproved sentencing disparity between convictions based on crimes involving crack-cocaine and powder-cocaine.
Litigating for Life
Steve Rodriguez avoided execution and will remain in prison for the rest of his life. In the world of death penalty litigation, we consider that a win.
2007
Dallas Criminal Lawyers - Broden amp; Mickelsen: IF I AM CHARGED WITH A CRIMINAL OFFENSE IN TEXAS, HOW SHOULD I GO ABOUT SELECTING A LAWYER TO REPRESENT ME AT TRIAL?
If you are charged with a criminal offense in state court in Texas, there will be several considerations before you can select an attorney who is truly committed to giving you the best representation possible.
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