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 …
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What Is the First Step Act?
Signed into law on December 21, 2018, the First Step Act aims to reduce the number of people incarcerated in …
Making a False Statement to Federal Agents
Just about everyone has heard the term “perjury,” which means lying under oath. In most cases, people picture someone telling …
Criminal Trials: How Much Is Race A Factor In Jury Selection
I read with interest a recent opinion piece in the New York Times called, “Yes, Jury Selection Is As Racist …
Federal Drug Cases In Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, and Sherman, Texas: How Can You Trust A Federal Agent or Prosecutor?
In federal drug cases, cooperating with the Government is often the best way for a defendant to reduce their sentence. …
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, …
Understanding State of Texas v. Roy Oliver
Former Prosecutor and highly experienced Dallas, Texas criminal defense lawyer John Helms shares unique insight into one of the country’s most …
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 …