What You Need to Know as a First Time Offender
Few things in life are more overwhelming and frightening than being charged with a crime. If you’re a first time …
Few things in life are more overwhelming and frightening than being charged with a crime. If you’re a first time …
It’s not uncommon for an encounter with the police to result in stress. Even if you’re detained briefly by the …
In the aftermath of the beating of L’Daijonique Lee by Austin Sheffield in Deep Ellum in Dallas, which was captured …
Under section 22.04 of the Texas Penal Code, causing injury to a child (defined as someone fourteen or under), is …
Former federal prosecutor and experienced criminal defense lawyer John Helms explains how a defendant in a federal drug case can prove …
In many types of cases—especially drug and firearms cases—the police may want to search a vehicle parked in a suspect’s …
Texas has a crime called Engaging In Organized Criminal Activity (“EOCA”). It sounds like it means that the accused has …
Drug distribution cases: what is liquid meth, and how can you defend someone accused of smuggling it? Federal drug trafficking …
John Helms Dallas criminal lawyer discusses “beyond a reasonable doubt”—an elusive but fundamental concept for criminal defense attorneys. Almost everyone …
The fourth circuit upholds the injunction against president trump’s travel ban using the president’s words against him, says John Helms, …