Author: Mick Mickelsen
Certain facts can move an investigation from state court into the federal system. So, what makes a case federal? Why do some state charges move to federal court? An experienced criminal defense attorney from Broden & Mickelsen, LLP can explain. Understanding What Makes a Case Federal Not every criminal case is handled in state court,…
Federal racketeering charges are some of the most complex cases in the U.S. justice system. When prosecutors file a RICO charge, they’re usually alleging that an ongoing criminal operation exists rather than that a single offense occurred. If you’re facing federal RICO charges, the experienced Texas criminal defense attorneys from Broden & Mickelsen, LLP can…
Federal agents often approach people without warning – and they could ambush you anywhere, including at work or in your home. Whether they identify themselves as DEA, IRS, Homeland Security, or FBI agents or agents from some other federal law enforcement agency, what you say is key. Knowing what to do if you’re contacted by…
Federal financial fraud charges typically require proof that a person acted knowingly and with the purpose to deceive or mislead someone else for financial gain. Understanding how prosecutors establish intent and how intent can affect both the charge and the sentence is the first step to preparing a strong defense against criminal fraud charges. If…
Depending on the circumstances, fraud can result in misdemeanor or felony charges in Texas. However, it is important to understand that those who face fraud charges are not necessarily guilty. Even simple misunderstandings can lead to serious criminal charges. Moreover, some people commit fraud in the name of innocent people, leading to false accusations of…
Capital murder is one of the most serious crimes that can be committed in the state of Texas. Understanding the laws can help with your defense. According to Texas law, all types and degrees of murder are classified as a criminal homicide. Any crime of murder is serious, and if issued a conviction, it can…
Dallas, TX / As Texas Board of Legal Specialization-certified attorneys in the areas of Criminal Appellate Law and Criminal Defense Law, at Broden & Mickelsen, LLP, we have worked on over 100 federal criminal appeals cases. Throughout our decades of combined experience as federal criminal appellate lawyers, we repeatedly come across some of the same…
Many State Laws Tend to Support Vigilante Justice: How the Law Helped Kyle Rittenhouse and Travis McMichael In the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse there were few facts in dispute. Rittenhouse, who has demonstrated some white supremacist inclinations, traveled from Illinois to Kenosha, Wisconsin. He brought an assault rifle with the ostensible purpose of defending business…
Dallas Sexual Assault defense lawyers – “Sexual assault of a spouse is illegal under Texas law. In Texas, “marital rape” is considered sexual assault and may be charged as aggravated sexual assault if there were aggravating factors present when the assault took place. ” Says Mick Mickelsen, Dallas criminal defense lawyer specializing in sex crime…
The process of criminal appeals is mysterious and often misunderstood. At Broden & Mickelsen, LLP, we are board-certified criminal appeals attorneys with decades of combined experience as federal criminal appeals attorneys, which means that we have extensive insight when it comes to the inner workings of appellate courts and appeals cases. In this article, we…