Category: Criminal Defense Attorney

Who Can You Safely Talk to About Your Criminal Case? - Attorneys Broden & Mickelsen

Who can you talk to about your criminal case? Here’s why your defense attorney is the only one you should completely trust. Anyone that has ever been charged with a crime knows that it’s an incredibly stressful, confusing and emotional time. Regardless of if you’re guilty or innocent, it’s only natural to want to talk…

Guidelines for Sex Offenders in Texas - Lawyers Broden Mickelsen LLP

Not every convicted sex offender has to comply with the public registry for life. Here’s how a sex offender in Texas can apply for deregistration. Anyone who is convicted of a sex crime in Texas may be required to register as a sex offender. Examples of such sex crimes include sexual assault, prohibited sexual conduct,…

What Will the Jury Do in My Criminal Case? - Attorney Broden & Mickelsen

It’s probably fair to say that most people get their information about the criminal justice system from television and movies. While much of it is accurate, the process usually looks a lot different in reality. When you’re charged with a crime, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed and afraid. What will happen to you? What rights…

can police pull no reason

Law Update: By Dallas Criminal Attorney Mick Mickelsen It has happened to most people: You’re driving along — maybe belting out the lyrics to your favorite song that just came on the radio — when you see red and blue flashing lights in your rearview mirror. That’s when your heart starts pounding, and your blood…

larceny

A crime known as “jugging” often increases during the holiday season. When a person “gets jugged,” someone takes money from them that they just withdrew, such as from an ATM or bank. According to the Houston Police Department, there were more than 735 documented jugging cases in one recent year. Here’s what you need to…

What Is “Probable Cause?” Criminal Defense Attorney Perspective

  Probable cause is a legal term you might have heard in television legal dramas, crime documentaries, and law enforcement dramatizations. But do you know what it means or how it could affect your interactions with the police? Here’s what you should know about probable cause in Texas. Types of Probable Cause Probable cause is…