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    May
    6
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    Harris County Criminal Court’s Relentless Abuse of the Poor Must Stop Now

    Posted by: Robert Fickman

    Category: The Meaning of America by Robb Fickman

    May 6, 2017

    Friends-  For years Harris County Criminal Court Judges have systematically denied PR bonds. The judges’ actions have created untold hardships for Harris County’s poor. 

    Unable to make a surety bond and denied a PR bond, the poor …

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    Apr
    22
    2016
    Harris County: Your Self Praise Stinks 

    Posted by: Robert Fickman

    Category: The Meaning of America by Robb Fickman

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    Harris County Criminal Justice officials have recently announced the coming of some long over-due reforms. They have been more than a little vague on what those reforms will be. 

    Da Devon Anderson has announced one reform, plans for more …

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    2016
    Wherein I  Prove that Donald Trump is A Fascist that We Must Stop

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    Category: The Meaning of America by Robb Fickman

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    Many people have said that Donald Trump is a fascist or he reminds them of Hitler. This is no accident. In fact, Trump demonstrably is a fascist. As Trump is a fascist, quite naturally he reminds people of …

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    7
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    The Press Became Trump Camp Followers when We Most Needed an Edward R. Murrow 

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    By now, unless you are a moron,you know Trump is a dangerous man. This dangerous man could have been stopped had he been fully exposed early on by the press. Unfortunately, When National journalists had a chance to ask …

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    The Theocratic Fascist Cruz, Trump and the Useless Texas Dems

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     Trump’s personal attacks have descended yet another notch. Today he criticized the size of Rubio’s ears. 

    Trump’s mass appeal to America’s idiots continues unabated. At times it seems he may actually make it all the way. He is a …

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    The client was wrongfully charged with Aggravated Robbery with a Deadly Weapon. The complainant alleged that the Defendant arrived at the complainant’s home to meet to discuss a business deal. The complainant alleged that the Defendant suddenly drew a firearm …

    EARLY TERMINATION OF FEDERAL SUPERVISED RELEASE

    The Motion for Early Termination of Supervised Release was Granted and the supervised release was terminated. (J.R.)

    The client was serving a lengthy Federal supervised release for a drug-related offense. An investigation was conducted, and the Defense filed a Motion for Early Termination of Supervised Release.…

    SEXUAL ASSAULT

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    The client taught private music lessons. One of the Client’s students alleged that he sexually assaulted the student during a lesson. The Defense Investigation found substantial evidence negating the veracity of the allegation. The complainant’s own conduct was contrary to …

    PPP FRAUD-ENGAGING IN ORGANIZED CRIMINAL ACTIVITY

    Case Dismissed (V.O.)

    The defendant was accused of conspiring with others to commit PPP fraud.  The Defense demonstrated that the Defendant was not involved in any conspiracy. Defendant was talked into applying for a PPP loan by a third party. The third party …

    FELONY INJURY TO A CHILD

    Grand Jury No Billed and the Charges against the Defendant were Dismissed. (C.H.)

    Defendant had agreed to step in and help raise a teenage family member. The teenager moved in with the client’s family, and they did everything they could to help the teen feel at home. The teenager did not want to …

    ASSAULT -FAMILY MEMBER

    Case Dismissed (S.M.)

    The client was falsely accused by her abusive husband of assaulting him.  The defense showed that the husband had a history of alcohol abuse and violence. The defense showed that the husband had discharged a firearm in the house and …

    FEDERAL MARRIAGE FRAUD

    No Charges Filed (M.E.)

    The client was accused of marriage fraud as a means of obtaining citizenship. The Client and his family were hounded by a federal agent. After a thorough defense investigation showed the marriage was legitimate, the matter was dropped, and no …

    AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON

    Grand Jury No Bill- No Charges (Expunction granted)

    It was in the early morning hours, while it was still dark outside. A stranger was near the front door, seen rummaging around. The homeowner was alone with her children. She was concerned that the stranger was looking for a …

    EARLY TERMINATION OF A FEDERAL LIFETIME SUPERVISED RELEASE

    Motion Granted and Client released from Lifetime Supervised Release. (J.S.)

    The client had a prior conviction related to Child pornography and was sentenced to  Federal Supervised Release for life. The Defense investigation showed that the Defendant had complied with all conditions, and he posed no threat to society. A Motion …

    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 …

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