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    Is Mortgage Fraud a Federal Crime?

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    How to Fight Back Against Mail Theft Charges as an Employee in TX

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    Mail theft is a serious Federal offense with severe legal consequences, especially when committed by an employee entrusted with handling mail. Suppose you face Federal mail theft charges as an employee in Texas. In that case, it is essential to …

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    Law Enforcement records all Jail Calls

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    You’ve Been Accused of Operating a Pill Mill in Texas – What Now?

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    Houston’s False Alarms and False Reports

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    Texas State law makes it a crime to make a false alarm or false report.

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    The Impact of Technology in Federal Jury Trials

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    Mar 22, 2023
         
    His knowledge of the law and persistence helped justice prevail.
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    I work with a wide range of attorneys in my procurement and contracting role and can confidently say that Robb Fickman provides top notch counsel.
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    Jun 15, 2023
         
    He consistently goes above and beyond to support his clients and treats those he represents with compassion.
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    Apr 22, 2023
         
    I’d HIGHLY recommend him to represent you as well. My case was very sensitive and extremely emotional for me. Which I really respected.
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    His knowledge of the law and persistence helped justice prevail.
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    I work with a wide range of attorneys in my procurement and contracting role and can confidently say that Robb Fickman provides top notch counsel.
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    I’d HIGHLY recommend him to represent you as well. My case was very sensitive and extremely emotional for me. Which I really respected.
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    Case Results

    AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON

    Case Dismissed (K.L.)

    Client was retired professional. Client was accused of being involved in a road rage incident in 1960 Area. Defense put together a 100 page memorandum that demonstrated complainant was actual aggressor.…

    INDECENCY WITH A CHILD

    Case Dismissed (P.C.)

    Client was accused of touching child. Case involved thousands of pages of psychiatric and Child Protective Services records as well as investigations by multiple police departments. After three- year fight, case dismissed.…

    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 …

    FEDERAL SBA WIRE FRAUD

    No PPP Fraud Charges Filed.

    The client believed to be facing potential Wire Fraud Charges related to SBA PPP loan applications. Investigation of applications for PPP loans and PPP forgiveness demonstrated that the Client had at all times acted in a lawful manner. Investigation demonstrated

    …

    FEDERAL FALSE INFORMATION AND HOAXES

    Case Dismissed ( I.J.)

    Client was charged by Federal Indictment with making a social media post that threatened Malicious Damage and Destruction of a Building by Means of Fire and Explosives in violation of Federal law. The Defense showed that Client was a law-abiding …

    SEXUAL ASSAULT

    Grand Jury No Bill- No Charges (M.L.)

    The client, a public official with a long history of public service, was accused by a former girlfriend of engaging in non-consensual sexual relations. The Defense investigation and analysis showed through a detailed timeline that the allegation made absolutely no …

    ASSAULT -FAMILY MEMBER

    Case Dismissed (A.R.)

    Client, a Houston area professional who frequently travels for work, was accused by his wife of assaulting her in his family home. Defense showed that wife’s story lacked credibility and there was no physical evidence in support of the wife’s …

    POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

    Case Dismissed (B.B.)

    The client, a young Black male, was driving his car when police pulled him over for no apparent reason. It looked to be a profile stop. The client was accused of possessing a controlled substance in his vehicle. The Defense …

    FEDERAL CONSPIRACY TO DISTRIBUTE COCAINE AND CONSPIRACY TO MONEY LAUNDER

    Not Guilty (C.R.)

    Client charged in Federal Indictment In “Operation Wrecking Ball” with 55 named co-defendants. Client faced seven charges. Client was charged with Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine and Conspiracy to Engage in Money Laundering. Client was also charged with four …

    FEDERAL SBA WIRE FRAUD

    Probation - No Jail Time (T.R.)

    Client charged in Federal Court with two counts of Wire Fraud related to Five SBA EIDL loan applications. The Government alleged the client, a Houston professional, defrauded the Small Business Administration out of over $150,000. The Government also found the …

    AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON

    Case Dismissed (K.L.)

    Client was retired professional. Client was accused of being involved in a road rage incident in 1960 Area. Defense put together a 100 page memorandum that demonstrated complainant was actual aggressor.…

    INDECENCY WITH A CHILD

    Case Dismissed (P.C.)

    Client was accused of touching child. Case involved thousands of pages of psychiatric and Child Protective Services records as well as investigations by multiple police departments. After three- year fight, case dismissed.…

    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 …

    FEDERAL SBA WIRE FRAUD

    No PPP Fraud Charges Filed.

    The client believed to be facing potential Wire Fraud Charges related to SBA PPP loan applications. Investigation of applications for PPP loans and PPP forgiveness demonstrated that the Client had at all times acted in a lawful manner. Investigation demonstrated

    …

    FEDERAL FALSE INFORMATION AND HOAXES

    Case Dismissed ( I.J.)

    Client was charged by Federal Indictment with making a social media post that threatened Malicious Damage and Destruction of a Building by Means of Fire and Explosives in violation of Federal law. The Defense showed that Client was a law-abiding …

    SEXUAL ASSAULT

    Grand Jury No Bill- No Charges (M.L.)

    The client, a public official with a long history of public service, was accused by a former girlfriend of engaging in non-consensual sexual relations. The Defense investigation and analysis showed through a detailed timeline that the allegation made absolutely no …

    ASSAULT -FAMILY MEMBER

    Case Dismissed (A.R.)

    Client, a Houston area professional who frequently travels for work, was accused by his wife of assaulting her in his family home. Defense showed that wife’s story lacked credibility and there was no physical evidence in support of the wife’s …

    POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

    Case Dismissed (B.B.)

    The client, a young Black male, was driving his car when police pulled him over for no apparent reason. It looked to be a profile stop. The client was accused of possessing a controlled substance in his vehicle. The Defense …

    FEDERAL CONSPIRACY TO DISTRIBUTE COCAINE AND CONSPIRACY TO MONEY LAUNDER

    Not Guilty (C.R.)

    Client charged in Federal Indictment In “Operation Wrecking Ball” with 55 named co-defendants. Client faced seven charges. Client was charged with Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine and Conspiracy to Engage in Money Laundering. Client was also charged with four …

    FEDERAL SBA WIRE FRAUD

    Probation - No Jail Time (T.R.)

    Client charged in Federal Court with two counts of Wire Fraud related to Five SBA EIDL loan applications. The Government alleged the client, a Houston professional, defrauded the Small Business Administration out of over $150,000. The Government also found the …

    AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON

    Case Dismissed (K.L.)

    Client was retired professional. Client was accused of being involved in a road rage incident in 1960 Area. Defense put together a 100 page memorandum that demonstrated complainant was actual aggressor.…

    INDECENCY WITH A CHILD

    Case Dismissed (P.C.)

    Client was accused of touching child. Case involved thousands of pages of psychiatric and Child Protective Services records as well as investigations by multiple police departments. After three- year fight, case dismissed.…

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    Understanding When Force is Legally Justified Under Texas Self-Defense Laws

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    A Comprehensive Guide to State and Federal Sex Crimes Charges

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