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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 missed loan payment, a failed business deal, a soured partnership, or a bitter divorce may start as a civil dispute. In Texas, however, the same facts that support a civil lawsuit can sometimes lead to a criminal investigation.
That …
When a person is charged with a federal crime in Texas, prior criminal history can become one of the most important issues in the case. A prior state conviction may affect the advisory guideline range, the defendant’s criminal history category, …
Federal identity theft and synthetic fraud cases often begin long before a person is arrested or formally charged. These investigations may grow out of data trails, financial records, device logs, account activity, IP addresses, and patterns that investigators believe connect …