How Do Mitigating Circumstances Affect Sentencing?
In other cases, however, specific facts cause the judge or jury to decrease the length of the sentence or make
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Dallas Federal Crime Lawyer John Helms Educates Federal Drug Cases
Federal Drug Cases In Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, and Sherman: What Does The Drug Quantity In The Charge Mean? In
How Long Can the Police Detain Me?
Most people know what it means when the police make an arrest and take someone into their custody. When you’re
Can the Police Search My Car If I’m Pulled Over for DWI?
Dallas criminal lawyer John Helms answers questions related to DWI when searched by police. When you are stopped by the
Department of Justice Renews the Federal Death Penalty
In July 2019, the Justice Department announced that the federal government will resume carrying out the death penalty in the
Are the Penalties More Severe for a DWI with a Child in the Car?
A drunk driving charge is serious enough on its own. If you’re pulled over for drunk driving with a minor