Author: Mick Mickelsen
If you are facing a murder charge, you need an aggressive lawyer in your corner right away. Murder is a taboo in our society, and for good reason. Unlike other crimes, taking the life of another is something that can’t be undone. When you’re charged with murder, it’s normal to feel a complex mix of…
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…
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…
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…
Federal prosecutions are generally more serious than prosecutions carried out at the state level. Although any type of criminal charge should be taken seriously, federal crimes often carry harsh sentences. If you are facing a federal prosecution, you need the help and experience of a federal criminal defense lawyer. Not all criminal defense attorneys have…
Mistakes are a normal part of life. For many people, mistakes are an important part of the learning process. A close call or a near miss can actually be a sobering reminder of why you shouldn’t have been doing something dangerous or illegal in the first place. However, some mistakes are bigger than others –…