The Execution of Nathaniel Woods
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Criminal law
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 …
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 …
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 …
What’s the Difference Between an Acquittal and an Appeal?
For many people, the legal terminology involved in a criminal case can be confusing or overwhelming. When your freedom is …
What If My Spouse Wants to Drop Domestic Assault Charges?
Just about every married couple argues from time to time. In some cases, tensions can run high, and either party …
What the SCOTUS Separate Sovereigns Decision in Gamble Means
In June 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its decision in Gamble vs. United States — a case that …
Will Getting Arrested Make Me Lose My Job?
Texas criminal defense lawyer, Attorney John Helms explains how being arrested can affect your future and if it can cause …
What to Do If You Are Charged with Online Solicitation of a Minor
Being charged with an internet crime involving the solicitation of an underage person is a frightening thing. In many parts …
The Deportation Option: Can An Undocumented Person Choose Deportation Instead of Criminal Prosecution?
Texas Immigration Crimes – When I represent undocumented persons who are accused of a crime in the United States, I …