Federal Court Upholds Right to Flip Off the Police
It’s not uncommon for an encounter with the police to result in stress. Even if you’re detained briefly by the …
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What Are Letters of Support, And What Should You Do To Make Them Meaningful?
In federal criminal cases, letters of support are letters written to the judge who will decide the defendant’s sentence. They …
Austin Sheffield Deep Ellum Beating: Was The Dallas Police Department Right To Present Charges for L’Daijonique Lee?
In the aftermath of the beating of L’Daijonique Lee by Austin Sheffield in Deep Ellum in Dallas, which was captured …
Criminal Appeals In Dallas, Texas: What Winning Arguments Can An Appeals Lawyer Make?
You or a loved one has been convicted of a crime in Dallas, Texas, and received a prison sentence. Now, …
Causing Injury to a Child in Texas: Can You Be Charged For Failing To Protect A Child?
Under section 22.04 of the Texas Penal Code, causing injury to a child (defined as someone fourteen or under), is …
Child Abuse! Calling Parents to Check Facts!
Texas law has specific crimes for causing injury to a child, which is defined as someone age 14 or under …
Texas Felonies: If a Defendant Is Clearly Guilty, Should They Still Hire The Best Lawyer?
Dallas Criminal Defense Attorney John Helms explains how a defendant or their loved one should always choose to hire the …
Statutory Rape and the Age of Consent In Texas
In Texas, the age of consent is 17. According to section 22.011(a)(2) of the Texas Penal Code, this means that …
Homicide Cases in Dallas, Texas – Should You Talk To The Media?
Dallas criminal defense lawyer John Helms explains why speaking to the media is never in a defendant’s best interest, especially …
Can Being a Confidential Informant Reduce Your Drug Charges?
A confidential informant, who may sometimes be referred to as a “criminal informant,” is an individual who pretends to engage …