The Penalties for Property Damage Crimes in Texas Whether it involves smashing a car window or spraying graffiti on a building, property damage crimes can result in many Read More »
How the Attorney-Client Privilege Protects Your Rights If you have ever been accused of a crime, such as a federal drug crime, you may have wondered or Read More »
What You May Not Know About the Castle Doctrine A recent Texas case has raised new questions and concerns about the use of deadly force when it comes to Read More »
5 Types of Federal Computer Crimes Hollywood movies often give the impression that a computer crime must always involve a “hacker” — a shadowy figure who Read More »
What You Need to Know About Suspicious Activity Reports If you pay attention to the news, you may have noticed recent discussions about “suspicious activity reports.” Sometimes abbreviated SAR, Read More »
Forced to Commit a Drug Crime: The Defense of Coercion in Federal Drug Cases in Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, and Sherman, Texas Former federal prosecutor and experienced criminal defense lawyer John Helms explains how a defendant in a federal drug case can prove Read More »