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If you are facing criminal charges in Houston, it is essential to understand whether your case will be handled in state court or federal court. This distinction affects investigations, charging decisions, trial procedures, and potential sentences.
Robert J. Fickman is …
Being charged with violating the Federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) can be among the most serious criminal charges an individual can face in any Federal court. These charges involve complex allegations that the accused was part of …
When facing federal charges where self-defense is a factor, a Houston federal criminal defense attorney who understands both state and federal law becomes essential to your defense.
Criminal Defense Lawyer Robert J. Fickman has defended the accused in State and …
The Federal Government treats Federal bribery and corruption cases with extraordinary seriousness. Any individual accused of offering, requesting, or accepting improper payments in connection with public duties or federal programs can face a very serious criminal investigation and potential criminal …
Drug-related offenses in Houston are filed in State or Federal Court. As a general rule, cases involving lengthy investigations into alleged drug conspiracies are filed in the Federal Court. Cases that involve short investigations and smaller amounts of drugs are …
A federal gun charge can carry many times the prison time that the same conduct would carry in state court. Under the Federal Armed Career Criminal Act, the average sentence for a felon-in-possession conviction climbs from 67 months to 199 …
Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of Texas are charging money mules under wire fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy statutes, even when the defendant had no knowledge of the underlying scheme.
A money mule is someone who transfers illegally obtained …
Federal healthcare kickback allegations are among the most aggressively prosecuted white-collar crimes in Texas. In Houston, physicians, executives, marketers, and business owners may find themselves under investigation for alleged Federal Kickback violations.
What may appear to be a legitimate business …