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What is Murder vs Capital Murder DFW Murder Defense Lawyers Broden & Mickelsen
Aggravating Factors and Special Circumstances Explained by DFW Defense Attorney
Texas law differs from federal law and other state laws in that it does not distinguish different degrees of murder. Instead, there are four kinds of criminal homicide in Texas:…
Texas Consent Laws in Sexual Assault Cases — Dallas Defense Lawyer Mick Mickelsen Explains
In Texas, as in many other jurisdictions within the United States and around the world, sexual assault is defined by the Texas Penal Code as follows.
“(1) the person intentionally or knowingly:
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What is the Difference Between Manslaughter and Criminally Negligent Homicide? Texas Defense Lawyer Mick Mickelsen Explains
When you hear the terms manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide, it may be hard to distinguish between them. We Asked a Dallas homicide defense Lawyer Mick Mickelsen to help us understand.
Under Texas law, there are four types of criminal…
Catch and Jail Policy Leaves Hundreds of Migrants Incarcerated for Months on Trespassing Charges
Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s controversial “catch and jail” border crackdown has left hundreds of migrants languishing for months in jail before they can even appear before a judge, according to reports.
The Texas Tribune reported retired judges and prosecutors from…
How Do Criminal Lawyers Morally Represent Child Molesters and Murderers?
How Do Criminal Attorneys Stand Representing Child Molesters and Mass Murderers?
James Holmes, Jeffery Dalmer, Eric Williams; all of these individuals have been represented by criminal defense attorneys.
I’m often asked, and I know that many people want to ask but think…
Three Texas Students Are Arrested over Snapchat Threats to Schools
Increasing numbers of young people are turning to apps such as Snapchat and TikTok during the ongoing pandemic, leading to a proliferation in online threats and a headache for schools and law enforcement.
In some cases, alleged threats made on…
DOJ Pledges a New Crackdown on White-Collar Crimes
Prosecutions of white-collar crimes have fallen in recent years. However, the Department of Justice recently signaled its intention to crack down on corporate offenses.
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco revealed she intends to roll back the Trump administration’s apparent backpedaling…
Capital Murder in Texas: Understanding the Crimes and Penalties – Dallas Capital Murder Defense Attorneys
Capital murder is one of the most serious crimes that can be committed in the state of Texas. Understanding the laws can help with your defense.
According to Texas law, all types and degrees of murder are classified as a criminal…
5 Myths and Misconceptions About Federal Appeals
Myth #1: You can win an appeal if you simply don’t like the outcome of your case.…