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 …
Federal Criminal Defense Attorney John Helms
Federal Drug Crime: Understanding the Recent Federal Sentencing Reforms in the First Step Act
As a federal criminal defense lawyer and former federal prosecutor, Attorney John Helms explains how the new criminal justice reform …
Federal Drug Cases: Could You Be A Leader or Supervisor Of A Drug Trafficking Organization Without Knowing It?
As a former federal prosecutor and experienced federal criminal defense lawyer, Attorney John Helms explains the enhancement for being an …
Is It a Crime to Send Drugs Through the Mail?
In an age where you can order just about anything online and have it shipped to your door within a …
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 …
The Penalties for Property Damage Crimes in Texas
Whether it involves smashing a car window or spraying graffiti on a building, property damage crimes can result in many …
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. …