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 …
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Federal Crimes
Texas Criminal Lawyer, John Helms Defines State and Federal Prosecution in Texas
As a former federal prosecutor, Dallas Federal Criminal Defense Attorney John Helms uses his experience to discuss the differences in …
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Federal Alien Smuggling Crime: Can They Charge Me Even If There Were No Undocumented Aliens With Me?
As a Dallas federal criminal defense lawyer, I handle alien smuggling cases all over the State of Texas, including the …
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 …
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Texas State and Federal Criminal Appeals: What Is Circumstantial Evidence, And Can It Support a Criminal Conviction?
This blog will discuss direct and circumstantial evidence and how experienced state and federal criminal defense lawyers can use and …
Plea Bargaining In Federal Drug Cases In Texas—What Am I Signing For?
As a federal criminal defense lawyer who handles drug cases in Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, and Sherman, TX, I am …
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Federal Drug Cases In Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, and Sherman: What Happens When You Are Arrested on Federal Drug Charges?
Dallas Federal Drug Crimes – Being arrested on federal drug charges is a traumatic experience. For the family of someone …
Challenging the Federal Sentencing Guideline Range: A Success Story For The Defense
Federal criminal defense attorney John Helms discusses recently representing a defendant in a Dallas criminal wire fraud prosecution. I recently represented …
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What Not To Do When You Are Under Federal Investigation
A federal investigation is serious business. If you’re in Texas take it seriously and contact Dallas federal criminal defense lawyer …
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Explaining The Sentencing of Paul Manafort
As a criminal defense attorney in Dallas, Attorney John Helms offers his unique perspective of the Paul Manafort sentencing on …