Capital Murder Conviction is Tossed Because Prosecutor Worked for the Judge
Defendants in Texas are entitled to a fair trial but that does not always happen. This month, the Texas Court of Criminal... Read More
Broden & Mickelsen Offer Legal Defense Services for College Students in Dallas-Fort Worth
Being prosecuted for a criminal offense is a deeply troubling situation for anyone to find themselves in, but college students, whose professional... Read More
Overview of Federal Money Laundering Statutes
By: Federal & Texas Money Laundering Criminal Defense Lawyer – Mick Mickelsen, Dallas When one hears the phrase “money laundering” one usually... Read More
Texas House Passes Police Reform Bills Linked to George Floyd Murder
Police reform bills were introduced across the country after the shocking death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last year. Texas was no... Read More
DPS Probes Date Rape Allegations on Texas Capitol Staffer
Date rape allegations are taken very seriously by authorities, particularly if a drug is used. In Texas, the authorities are investigating allegations... Read More
Hate Crimes Remain Difficult to Prosecute in Texas
Hate crimes again made headlines in recent weeks when a gunman killed eight people, including six Asian women, in Atlanta. The Biden... Read More
Report Finds Texas Had the Second Highest Number of Exonerations
Thousands of prisoners have been exonerated in recent years for wrongful convictions, amounting to almost 25,000 lost years behind bars. Texas leads... Read More
Bill in Texas Would Make it Harder for Police to Withhold Body Camera Evidence
A new bill filed in Texas would make it more difficult for police to withhold body camera footage of fatal encounters involving... Read More
Cash Bail is Abolished in Illinois, Reformed in Houston
The system of cash bail for defendants is controversial. Opponents say those who cannot afford to pay languish in jails even if... Read More
Sexual Assault Reform Advocates Back Further Action in Texas
Important changes in how sexual assaults are investigated and victims are treated were enacted in Texas in 2019. Advocates of change are... Read More
