U.S. Supreme Court Halts Texas Execution over Religious Adviser Concern
The issue of how religious advisors can attend condemned prisoners might seem like a trivial one. However, it has now led to the third postponement of an execution in Texas. The U.S. Supreme Court halted the execution of John Ramirez this month nearly three hours after he was slated to die. It marked the third... Read More
Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer Mick Mickelsen Weighs in On Apple’s Plans to Scan Cloud Images for Explicit Images of Minors
Dallas, TX Apple recently announced that new software it will release later this year will scan users iCloud Photos for sexually explicit images of minors and report these images to appropriate authorities. The update will scan iPhones and iPads for known child sexual abuse material (CSAM) from a database compiled by the National Center for... Read More
Wife of Texas GOP Candidate was Jailed for DWI Without Traces of Alcohol or Drugs
As Dallas criminal defense attorneys we are familiar with cases in which people are arrested on suspicion of DWI even if they have no drugs or alcohol in their system. If you have been charged with drug crimes checkout our drug trafficking page. This is what happened to the wife of Texas GOP gubernatorial candidate... Read More
Q&A With Dallas Criminal Defense Attorney — White Collar Crime Lawyer Mick Mickelsen Answers Common Questions on Embezzlement
Type: Blog Category: White Collar Crime Contributor: Mick Mickelsen – Dallas White Collar Criminal Defense Lawyer Contact: (214) 720-9552. Embezzlement is a form of financial fraud that involves using funds or other assets entrusted to you for a purpose other than intended by the owner of the assets. Embezzlement is a criminal offense under federal... Read More
Violent Crime Rates Spike in Many Texas Cities
Urban centers across the United States have recorded spikes in violent crime over the last year. Texas is no exception. Fort Worth, Houston, and Austin have experienced some of the biggest increases in the Lone Star State, according to recent statistics. Violent crimes in Texas comprise homicides, rapes, robberies, and aggravated assaults. According to homicide... Read More
Rising Motor Vehicle Crime in Texas Results in Major Grants
Vehicle crimes have risen over the last two years in Texas, prompting a $13.6 million crime prevention grant from the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority to law enforcement agencies. The National Institute Crime Bureau recorded a 326 percent increase in catalytic converter thefts from 2019 to 2020 in an area including Central Texas. A report... Read More
5 Common Types of Fraud and Scams in Texas
Frauds and scams both involve using deception or manipulation to gain something for yourself, usually money or property, and therefore unfairly deprive another person of what rightfully belongs to them. Some forms of fraud have been designated by federal and state governments as criminal offenses. These offenses may carry prison sentences and large fines, depending... Read More
What Is the Difference Between Sexual Assault and Aggravated Sexual Assault in Texas?
Sexual assault is a serious crime that can result in severe punishments if a defendant is convicted. In 2017, there were over 18,000 reported cases of sexual assault, and likely many more cases that went unreported. Sexual assault is unquestionably traumatizing for the victim and can lead to lifelong mental stress and emotional pain. Unfortunately,... Read More
Bill Cracks Down on Bail for Violent and Sexual Crime Defendants
Defendants who are charged with violent or sexual crimes may find it more difficult to bond out of jail pretrial following legislation passed in the Texas legislature earlier this month. A report on Houston Public Media noted House Bill 2 and Senate Bill 6 would prevent a defendant from being released on a personal recognizance... Read More
Dallas White Collar Criminal Defense Lawyer Explains Federal Money Laundering Statutes through Web Guide
Dallas, TX , July 11, 2021 — New Website resource developed by Dallas based leading attorney Mick Mickelsen on the subject of Federal Money Laundering. Money laundering is generally understood to be the process of making illegally obtained money (such as the proceeds gained from drug trafficking) appear to be from a legitimate source. However,... Read More
