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    Defenses to Family Violence Allegations

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    The Legal and Financial Consequences of a Texas Identity Theft Conviction

    Posted by: Fickman Criminal Defense

    Category: Identity Theft

    Identity theft is a serious crime that involves stealing someone’s “Identifying information” to commit fraud or other illegal activities. “Identifying information” includes:

    1. Name and date of birth:
    2. Unique biometric data, including the person’s fingerprint, voice print, or retina or iris
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    The Pros and Cons of a Bench Trial in Texas Criminal Cases

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    Category: Bench Trials | Criminal Defense

    In Texas, we have a bifurcated trial system. This means that in Texas, there are potentially two parts to a trial. The first part of a trial in Texas is called “The Guilt/ Innocence Phase” of the trial. If a …

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    The Impact of Immigration Status on Texas Criminal Defense Cases

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    Category: Criminal Defense | Immigration

    Immigration status can have a significant impact on criminal defense cases in Texas. Non-citizens, including legal permanent residents, undocumented immigrants, and visa holders, face unique challenges in the criminal justice system, including the risk of deportation and other immigration consequences. …

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    Texas’ Castle Doctrine: How It Can Affect Your Case

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    Category: Castle Doctrine | Self Defense

    The Castle Doctrine is a legal concept that has been the subject of much debate and controversy in recent years. It has become particularly relevant in Texas, where it is seen as an important part of the state’s self-defense laws. …

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    Texas’s Open Carry Law: What You Need To Know If You’re Facing A Weapons Charge

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    Category: Gun Crimes | Weapon Charges

    In 2021, Texas passed a law allowing residents to carry handguns in public without a license or training. It is vitally important to understand that this law does not mean anyone in Texas can carry a handgun anywhere they …

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    Just wanted to say Thank You for your hard work and support on Mr. Bennett’s case! Thanks again from the Bennett Family.
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    I’d HIGHLY recommend him to represent you as well. My case was very sensitive and extremely emotional for me. Which I really respected.
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    His knowledge of the law and persistence helped justice prevail.
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    I’d HIGHLY recommend him to represent you as well. My case was very sensitive and extremely emotional for me. Which I really respected.
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    Case Results

    AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON

    Case Dismissed (K.L.)

    Client was retired professional. Client was accused of being involved in a road rage incident in 1960 Area. Defense put together a 100 page memorandum that demonstrated complainant was actual aggressor.…

    INDECENCY WITH A CHILD

    Case Dismissed (P.C.)

    Client was accused of touching child. Case involved thousands of pages of psychiatric and Child Protective Services records as well as investigations by multiple police departments. After three- year fight, case dismissed.…

    ASSAULT -FAMILY MEMBER

    Case Dismissed (M.M.)

    The client, a Houston area medical assistant, was accused by her estranged husband of assaulting her in her family home. The defense showed that the complainant had a history of alcohol abuse and violence. The defense demonstrated that the police …

    FEDERAL SBA WIRE FRAUD

    No PPP Fraud Charges Filed.

    The client believed to be facing potential Wire Fraud Charges related to SBA PPP loan applications. Investigation of applications for PPP loans and PPP forgiveness demonstrated that the Client had at all times acted in a lawful manner. Investigation demonstrated

    …

    FEDERAL FALSE INFORMATION AND HOAXES

    Case Dismissed ( I.J.)

    Client was charged by Federal Indictment with making a social media post that threatened Malicious Damage and Destruction of a Building by Means of Fire and Explosives in violation of Federal law. The Defense showed that Client was a law-abiding …

    SEXUAL ASSAULT

    Grand Jury No Bill- No Charges (M.L.)

    The client, a public official with a long history of public service, was accused by a former girlfriend of engaging in non-consensual sexual relations. The Defense investigation and analysis showed through a detailed timeline that the allegation made absolutely no …

    ASSAULT -FAMILY MEMBER

    Case Dismissed (A.R.)

    Client, a Houston area professional who frequently travels for work, was accused by his wife of assaulting her in his family home. Defense showed that wife’s story lacked credibility and there was no physical evidence in support of the wife’s …

    POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

    Case Dismissed (B.B.)

    The client, a young Black male, was driving his car when police pulled him over for no apparent reason. It looked to be a profile stop. The client was accused of possessing a controlled substance in his vehicle. The Defense …

    FEDERAL CONSPIRACY TO DISTRIBUTE COCAINE AND CONSPIRACY TO MONEY LAUNDER

    Not Guilty (C.R.)

    Client charged in Federal Indictment In “Operation Wrecking Ball” with 55 named co-defendants. Client faced seven charges. Client was charged with Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine and Conspiracy to Engage in Money Laundering. Client was also charged with four …

    FEDERAL SBA WIRE FRAUD

    Probation - No Jail Time (T.R.)

    Client charged in Federal Court with two counts of Wire Fraud related to Five SBA EIDL loan applications. The Government alleged the client, a Houston professional, defrauded the Small Business Administration out of over $150,000. The Government also found the …

    AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON

    Case Dismissed (K.L.)

    Client was retired professional. Client was accused of being involved in a road rage incident in 1960 Area. Defense put together a 100 page memorandum that demonstrated complainant was actual aggressor.…

    INDECENCY WITH A CHILD

    Case Dismissed (P.C.)

    Client was accused of touching child. Case involved thousands of pages of psychiatric and Child Protective Services records as well as investigations by multiple police departments. After three- year fight, case dismissed.…

    ASSAULT -FAMILY MEMBER

    Case Dismissed (M.M.)

    The client, a Houston area medical assistant, was accused by her estranged husband of assaulting her in her family home. The defense showed that the complainant had a history of alcohol abuse and violence. The defense demonstrated that the police …

    FEDERAL SBA WIRE FRAUD

    No PPP Fraud Charges Filed.

    The client believed to be facing potential Wire Fraud Charges related to SBA PPP loan applications. Investigation of applications for PPP loans and PPP forgiveness demonstrated that the Client had at all times acted in a lawful manner. Investigation demonstrated

    …

    FEDERAL FALSE INFORMATION AND HOAXES

    Case Dismissed ( I.J.)

    Client was charged by Federal Indictment with making a social media post that threatened Malicious Damage and Destruction of a Building by Means of Fire and Explosives in violation of Federal law. The Defense showed that Client was a law-abiding …

    SEXUAL ASSAULT

    Grand Jury No Bill- No Charges (M.L.)

    The client, a public official with a long history of public service, was accused by a former girlfriend of engaging in non-consensual sexual relations. The Defense investigation and analysis showed through a detailed timeline that the allegation made absolutely no …

    ASSAULT -FAMILY MEMBER

    Case Dismissed (A.R.)

    Client, a Houston area professional who frequently travels for work, was accused by his wife of assaulting her in his family home. Defense showed that wife’s story lacked credibility and there was no physical evidence in support of the wife’s …

    POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

    Case Dismissed (B.B.)

    The client, a young Black male, was driving his car when police pulled him over for no apparent reason. It looked to be a profile stop. The client was accused of possessing a controlled substance in his vehicle. The Defense …

    FEDERAL CONSPIRACY TO DISTRIBUTE COCAINE AND CONSPIRACY TO MONEY LAUNDER

    Not Guilty (C.R.)

    Client charged in Federal Indictment In “Operation Wrecking Ball” with 55 named co-defendants. Client faced seven charges. Client was charged with Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine and Conspiracy to Engage in Money Laundering. Client was also charged with four …

    FEDERAL SBA WIRE FRAUD

    Probation - No Jail Time (T.R.)

    Client charged in Federal Court with two counts of Wire Fraud related to Five SBA EIDL loan applications. The Government alleged the client, a Houston professional, defrauded the Small Business Administration out of over $150,000. The Government also found the …

    AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON

    Case Dismissed (K.L.)

    Client was retired professional. Client was accused of being involved in a road rage incident in 1960 Area. Defense put together a 100 page memorandum that demonstrated complainant was actual aggressor.…

    INDECENCY WITH A CHILD

    Case Dismissed (P.C.)

    Client was accused of touching child. Case involved thousands of pages of psychiatric and Child Protective Services records as well as investigations by multiple police departments. After three- year fight, case dismissed.…

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    The Injustice That Must Be Righted

    May 8, 2025

    For years in Harris County, Texas, indigent defendants were systematically denied personal recognizance bonds.

    As they were indigent, they could not afford to hire a bondsman. As they were systematically denied PR bonds, they remained in jail.

    Ultimately, this led …

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    How Federal Sentencing Guidelines Impact Your Case

    April 27, 2025

    If you or a loved one is charged in a Federal criminal case, it can be an incredibly challenging and stressful time. We always fight and try to find a way to win the case. Nevertheless, after weighing the evidence, …

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    Understanding Asset Forfeiture in Federal Cases: What Property Can the Government Seize?

    April 27, 2025

    Most people do not expect the Federal government to seize their property. Yet in Federal asset forfeiture cases, that is exactly what happens. You might be fighting to keep your car, cash, or even your home, not because you were …

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