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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
Follow-Up: Dallas Criminal Lawyer’s Perspective on Botham Jean Shooting in Dallas
Law Enforcement Is Not “Smearing” Botham Jean Dallas Criminal Defense Attorney and Former Federal Prosecutor John Helms has been a …
Dallas Criminal Lawyer’s Perspective on Dallas Cop Amber Guyger Story
Botham Jean, a 26-year-old unarmed black Caribbean man, was shot to death in his Dallas apartment on September 6, 2018, …
Do Police Need A Search Warrant To Search Vehicles In Your Driveway?
In many types of cases—especially drug and firearms cases—the police may want to search a vehicle parked in a suspect’s …
If A Grand Jury Would Indict A Ham Sandwich
Experienced federal criminal defense lawyer John Helms explains what indictments are and why they can make a difference in federal …
Your Rights in the 100-Mile Border Zone
The United States is a vast country. As Texans know, you can drive for 100 miles or more without even …
What Defenses Do White-Collar Crime Lawyers in Dallas Use for Mail and Wire Fraud?
Under federal law, white-collar crimes are often charged as felonies, and the punishments are similar to punishments in violent crimes. …