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    Jul
    29
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    How to Find a Criminal Defense Lawyer: Or How I learned not to let a random internet list pick my lawyer.( Part 1)

    Posted by: Robert Fickman

    Category: The Meaning of America by Robb Fickman

    Friends:

    It’s not always easy to know how to find a criminal  defense lawyer. There is no perfect method. This series presents some  factors that you might want to consider when trying to find  a Criminal Defense Lawyer.

    First of …

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    Jul
    17
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    July 4th – The Defense Bar was Heard.

    Posted by: Robert Fickman

    Category: The Meaning of America by Robb Fickman

    Friends- I have been off the Blog for some time. I am back. Many topics to talk about. No forewarnings issued. But,  I am back.  Let those who abuse the poor, stop.

    I am happy to report that on July …

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    Feb
    17
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    The Elevator Ride that Went Sideways

    Posted by: Robert Fickman

    Category: The Meaning of America by Robb Fickman

    Friends-

    Last week I  came through the tunnels to get to into the criminal courthouse. I waited with a growing number of folks in line for one of the two elevators in the basement of the criminal court. A young …

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    Dec
    23
    2013
    My Christmas Wish: May Our Judges Find a Leader Among Them Who Will Speak for the Poor

    Posted by: Robert Fickman

    Category: The Meaning of America by Robb Fickman

    Friends-  As we enter into the Christmas Holidays, there are 8 to 10,000 souls  in the Harris County Jail tonight. Not all these folks need to spend the Holidays locked up,  behind bars, and  away from their loved ones.  A  good …

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    Dec
    12
    2013
    Remembering Victor Blaine: A Great Lawyer, A Great Man, An Eagle.

    Posted by: Robert Fickman

    Category: The Meaning of America by Robb Fickman

    Friends-

    I learned yesterday the  sad news that  Victor Blaine  passed away.  I am very sad for his family. I am also very sad  for the entire Houston legal community. Victor’s death is a painful loss for  all of us …

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    AGGRAVATED ROBBERY WITH A DEADLY WEAPON

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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

    No Charges were Filed

    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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    March 27, 2026

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    The Role of Digital Forensics in Modern Texas Criminal Defense

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