Category: Criminal Defense Attorney
If you are facing gun charges, a recent Supreme Court ruling may provide a legal basis for you to defend yourself against the charges – even if you committed the crime in question. This is because, under the 2022 ruling, the underlying crime you are charged with might be unconstitutional. Here is what to know…
Criminal defense cases are complex legal battles requiring meticulous preparation and strategic thinking. Behind the scenes of every trial lies a critical phase that can significantly influence the course of the proceedings: the pretrial motions stage. An experienced Texas criminal defense lawyer from Broden & Mickelsen, LLP can explain pretrial motions and when we may…
Are you facing a criminal charge in Texas? If so, developing a solid defense strategy is essential. The consequences of a conviction can be far-reaching, affecting your reputation, finances, and fundamental freedoms for years to come. When the stakes are this high, you deserve effective legal representation from an attorney with experience developing successful criminal…
Taking the life of another person is one of the most serious crimes possible, and the penalties for committing such crimes are just as severe. If you are facing a murder charge, it’s normal to feel a range of emotions, including fear and uncertainty about the future. This is why it’s important to act quickly…
Harris County, the most populous place in Texas, has bowed to pressure to reform its bail practices and settle a federal lawsuit. County officials agreed with the move in late July, in a case Commissioner Rodney Ellis said was “as big as Brown v. Board of Education,” the Texas Tribune reported. Harris County has been…
Should you report a corporate crime that has occurred within your company or organization? Understand the reasons why businesses don’t report and why maybe they should rethink that approach. White collar crimes occur at a frequency that’s greater than many people realize. Within the scope of this category of illegal activities are corporate crimes, and…
Evading arrest or detention in a motor vehicle in Texas can be a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances of the crime. These crimes are often associated with police pursuits but you don’t have to be involved in a long chase to be charged with the crime. Over the weekend, a woman was…
A new law in Texas is leading prosecutors to drop low-level marijuana possession charges, even though it has not legalized the drug. The law does not address marijuana. Instead, it legalizes hemp and products derived from hemp, like CBD oil. Prosecutors say the law had unexpected consequences. The Texas Tribune reported the new law had…
Initiatives intended to fight sex trafficking in Texas are high on the agenda of Governor Greg Abbott and the Office of the Attorney General. However, a recent report reveals the state still has a way to go to bring human trafficking under control. A report from the Human Trafficking Institute released in June revealed the…
Children in Texas cannot consent to sex, but they can still be charged with prostitution after state Governor Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have prevented them from being arrested and brought before juvenile courts. Abbott vetoed House Bill 1771. The legislation, authored by Houston Democrat Shawn Thierry, aimed to amend the Texas penal…