Year: 2016
Stop and frisk is a complex area of law, and it’s a topic that has been the subject of much debate over the years. “Stop and frisk” is a topic that has dominated headlines over the past few weeks. As a result, many people are wondering if the police are allowed to conduct these types…
Ever since the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case of Gideon v. Wainwright in 1963, states have been required to provide attorneys to indigent defendants accused of a crime. However, more than 50 years after the ruling, budget cuts and other pressures have left the public defender system in a state of crisis, according to a…
Clowns are no longer a laughing matter after creepy clown threats have been made across the country including in Texas. Although many have been hoaxes, there have been 12 arrests nationwide linked to clown activities, reported the New York Times. But has clown paranoia got out of control? The clown episodes have divided opinions with…
In a federal criminal appeal case, your future is in your lawyer’s hands. If you have been convicted of a federal crime, you may wish to appeal your conviction. Before you proceed, it’s important to choose the right attorney to represent you. Selecting a lawyer can be challenging, especially when you’re facing something as serious…
A man from Fort Worth in Texas has been sentenced to 30-years in a federal prison after he moved to Mexico, married a woman and molested her daughter. The Dallas Morning News reported on how Ronald Douglass Sweatt admitted to one charge of producing child pornography in May. The report said he returned to Texas…
You can’t afford to go without experienced criminal defense. At Broden & Mickelsen, LLP, we tackle the tough cases. For the past few weeks, all eyes have been on Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where top-ranked athletes from around the world competed in the Summer Olympic Games. It’s a dazzling spectacle of the pinnacle of sport,…
When they can’t pay, they are stuck in jail until their case moves forward. In the meantime, their job, their children, and their other responsibilities exist in a sort of limbo. No one should be punished for being poor says Texas criminal defense lawyers Broden & Mickelsen, LLP. In many parts of the country, being…
Four cities in Texas have ranked among the most dangerous in the country in terms of crimes committed against women. The data was released this month by the insurance and management site valuepenguin.com. It stated one in six women will be a victim of rape or attempted rape at some time in her life. The…
According to a Wall Street Journal report, cyber-criminals have begun targeting dating websites in the latest round of internet scams. Compared to traditional criminals, cyber-criminals are typically much more difficult to catch. From hacking to sexual exploitation, cyber-criminals commit their crimes behind the anonymity and relative safety of a computer screen. However, law enforcement is catching…
Texas’ highest criminal court has not often been receptive to the arguments of criminal defense attorneys that their clients should be spared the death penalty in the past. But six reprieves handed down by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in recent weeks have led commentators to ask if the court is taking a new…