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    God Bless America on the 4th of July

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    Category: The Meaning of America by Robb Fickman

    I speak only on Behalf of myself.

    I do not speak on behalf of HCCLA or TCDLA

    As lawyers, we all took an oath to support the Constitution

    Our duty to support the Constitution has always been paramount.

    In 2010, …

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    Look to Our Founding Fathers for Direction

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    Category: The Meaning of America by Robb Fickman

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    As July 4th approaches, we should look to our Founding Fathers for guidance on how to lead our country out of its current challenges.
     James Madison said,
    “An elective despotism was not the government we fought for, but one
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    Challenging Forensic Evidence in Criminal Cases

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    Category: Criminal Defense | Forensic Evidence

    Forensic evidence can often play a significant role in determining a person’s guilt or innocence in criminal cases. However, forensic evidence is not infallible and can sometimes be challenged.

    In Houston, years ago, the Houston Police Department came under critical …

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    The Injustice That Must Be Righted

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    Category: The Meaning of America by Robb Fickman

    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

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    Category: Federal Crimes

    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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    AGGRAVATED ROBBERY WITH A DEADLY WEAPON

    Case Dismissed (J.S.)

    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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    Texas Stand Your Ground Law: When Deadly Force is Legally Permitted

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    Texas law allows the use of force, including deadly force, in some self-defense situations. The state’s Stand Your Ground law removes the duty to retreat when a person is lawfully present and reasonably believes force is necessary to protect against …

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    When Texas Drug Possession Becomes Federal Trafficking: Understanding Charge Enhancement

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