CASE RESULTS

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 counts of Distribution of Cocaine and one count of Money laundering.

Allegations involved client’s alleged use of his home to distribute cocaine. Government’s lengthy investigation involved numerous wiretaps, surveillance, video, pole cams, search warrants, vehicle stops and use of cooperating co-defendants.

Client went to trial with four remaining defendants. After a two-week trial, Judge granted Motion for Acquittal on four of the seven charges. Jury found Client Not Guilty of remaining three charges.

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 intended loss was over half a million dollars. The Client faced up to 20 years in prison on each count. The Defense investigated the case and negotiated a deal that included the Government not opposing a probation. The Federal Guideline calculation was for a prison sentence and the Probation Department recommended a prison sentence. Attorney Fickman submitted a 90 page Defense Sentencing Memorandum asking for Probation.

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.

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.

Client accused of shoving and knocking down family member causing injury. After investigation, charges were dismissed.

Client was accused of knocking disruptive student against the wall. Videotape of incident was obtained. Witnessed located and interviewed. On the day of trial, case was dismissed

Client was nurse at mental hospital. Client accused of assaulting fellow employee who was being rough with patient.

Louisiana businessman accused of assaulting co-worker in drunken bar fight.

Client was accused of shoving date out of vehicle and breakings date’s property. Investigation showed allegations were false.

Client was accused of producing and using fraudulent temporary tags in sale of vehicles.

Client was pulled over and found to have drugs in the center console of the car. Defense demonstrated that the police officer lacked a legal basis to pull Defendant over. Anything seized during illegal stop was not admissible in evidence

Client was accused of damaging complainant’s vehicle in a neighborhood dispute.

Client charged with theft of over $300,000.00 from former employer. Defense conducted lengthy investigation. At sentencing hearing, Defense showed theft amount was less than $300,000 and showed strong mitigation.

Cypress area client accused of assaulting wife in home in wild fight.

Client accused of being intoxicated and causing a major accident where two individuals were seriously injured. Defense conducted detailed investigation into accident and gathered and presented significant mitigating evidence. Client avoided lengthy prison sentence.

Client was accused of leaving child in car overnight resulting in child’s tragic death. Client also accused of trying to hid her mistake. Defense showed through lengthy negotiations that there were serious extenuating circumstances. Client avoided prison sentence.

Port of Houston area Client charged with prostitution. Conviction of prostitution could have resulted in loss of employment.

Retired businessman accused of DWI. Case dismissed after completion of negotiated pre-trial diversion.

Client arrested with many others during a political protest that allegedly stopped highway traffic.

Client accused of exploiting elderly relative’s assets for client’s personal gain. Investigation proved the allegation was false.

Client charged with racing other vehicles on Interstate 10. Firearm located during arrest. Investigation demonstrated one of the arresting officers was terminated and the prosecution lacked sufficient evidence.

Underage college student charged with drinking while she was underage and then operating a motor vehicle.

Client investigated for attempted PPP fraud. Developed strong evidence that client’s business partner committed PPP FRAUD without client’s knowledge, consent or involvement.

Young woman investigated for marriage fraud when former husband came under federal scrutiny.

Client indicted and charged with multiple healthcare fraud charges. After lengthy negotiations, favorable outcome was achieved

Client charged with forging prescriptions for painkillers.

Client accused of theft by former friend. Developed evidence that former friend was not credible.

Cypress area client accused of assaulting wife in home in wild fight.

Elderly grandmother charged with assisting son in international kidnapping. Co-counsel with Attorney James Alston.

Houston area man charged in relation to operating a gambling establishment with Eight Liners.

Out of county resident charged in drug case. Client voluntarily surrendered after lengthy period.

Houston area elementary school teacher charged with injuring child. Protracted fight
established doubt in the veracity of the allegation.

Client charged with money laundering in connection with high publicity case involving Houston area gambling.

Client charged with fraud in connection with alleged overpayment of federal benefits over extended period of time.

Houstonian charged with receipt, distribution and possession of child pornography.

Houston grocer accused of possession of marijuana

Houston area businessman accused of solicitation of prostitution.

Galveston area healthcare provider accused of family violence.

Mentally ill Houstonian charged with assaulting police officer.

Houston area Homemaker charged with shoplifting.

In a nearby county client was involved in an all out melee with local police officers. Evidence showed client acted in self defense.

In a neighboring county young client, who has moved out of state, was charged with theft with stolen credit card.

Businessman with high blood alcohol allowed pretrial diversion on showing dedicated volunteerism for his community after Hurricane Harvey.

Houston area student involved in single car accident. Allowed pretrial diversion on showing of serious health issues.

Houstonian was charged with assaulting security guard at after hours club. As a result of his prior criminal record, Client faced 25 years to life.

Houston area businessman charged with failing to declare substantial income over three year period.

Veteran investigated for inappropriately touching step-daughter

Client investigated by Federal Agents for alleged internet postings involving alleged terroristic threats.
Client allegedly claimed desire to link up with international terror organization.

Client accused of possession of child pornography.

Student was placed on Deferred Adjudication for Felony Family Violence. Student charged with violating Felony Deferred Adjudication.

Student charged with breaking into local high school.

Houston businessman arrested and charged with possession of cocaine after allegedly leaving well-known drug house. Challenged legality of search in trial court and on appeal.

Houston area teacher accused of indecency with a child. Lesser charges filed.

Adult daughter accused by home health provider of striking elderly parent.

Houston waiter accused of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle when property found in stolen car.

Houston student accused of breaking into cars with friends.

Houston businessman accused of possession of cocaine. Completed treatment program.

Houston area truck driver accused of solicitation of prostitution.

School Administrator investigated in relation to allegation of manipulation of school records

Client charged with committing fraud in connection with Federal Bankruptcy Filing.

Firefighter charged with assaulting complainant in neighborhood fight.

Young client charged with indecency with girl from neighborhood. Investigation revealed lack of credibility in the accusation.

Houston area teacher accused of sexual enticement of student.

Houston area student in high speed race with friends and accused of evading police.

Veteran accused of choking in domestic related dispute.

Woman accused of assaulting bar employee during altercation.

Local businessman accused of impersonating federal agent.

Bar patron charged with breaking into a bar employee’s vehicle.

Client charged with conspiracy to commit Medicare Fraud.

Young man accused of hiring undercover officer for prostitution.

Student accused of relieving bladder on Rice University campus.

Student charged with possession of marijuana while visiting Galveston with friends.

Woman investigated for hit and run incident.

Student charged with possession of assorted drug paraphernalia.

Client accused of violating terms of supervised release facing prison.

Client accused of violating numerous conditions of felony deferred adjudication.

Houston area professional accused of work related sexual assault.

Client investigated for possible violations of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

Houston area educator accused of improper sexual relationship with student.

Client investigated for the shooting death of a man breaking into his vehicle.

Houstonian charged with employee theft.

Teacher investigated for child abuse.

Young Houstonian stopped with marijuana and gun in vehicle.

Houston salvage yard manager charged with ground pollution.

Union official accused of pocketing union funds.

Represented client before grand jury in relation to investigation of former Congressman.

Client accused of serious bodily injury involving infant son.

Client charged in neighboring county with sexually assaulting a fellow student.

Professional investigated for alleged fraud involving Bitcoin transactions.

Steelworker accused of obstructing highway during picket.

Student accused of assaulting girlfriend in all out melee.

Oil and gas businessman accused of assaulting wife of many years.

Special needs client accused of stealing from employer.

College student charged with shoplifting in area department store.

Special needs client accused of refusing to leave property of former employer.

Houston area college student arrested out of county with friends and charged with possession of marijuana.

Houston area educator investigated for failure to report child abuse.

Houston area businesswoman accused of aggravated assault involving family member.

Student accused of breaking into Montrose area bar.

Suburban client and friends arrested for evading arrest.

Client was falsely accused of molesting step-granddaughter. Extensive investigation revealed actual perpetrator was other step-grandfather. Four days of trial & cross examination of state’s principle Witnesses.

Client accused of beating mother of children and male friend. Utilized contradictory statements made to medical personnel to show falsity of complaint.

Demonstrated that Honduran client suffered from previously undiagnosed severe mental illness.

Student accused of assaulting fellow college student in fight over girlfriend.

Client accused of assaulting wife in house. Police called and client arrested.

Client pulled over and arrested for possession of marijuana and gun.

Businessman accused of discharging firearm in home while threatening spouse.

17 years ago, while represented by other counsel, client was convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison. Federal Government mistakenly released client. After 17 years, Federal Agents arrest Client and insist he must now serve 10 year sentence. Defense fights. Court rules in favor of Defense. Due to Feds mistake.

Former CFO of Fortune 500 Company investigated in offshore gambling operation.

Client accused of pointing gun during road rage incident.

School administrator investigated for failing to report child abuse by teacher.

Medical professional accused of associating with pill mills.

Houstonian subjected to vehicle search in nightclub parking lot.

Houston college student accused of breaking into apartment of acquaintance.

Client accused of Driving While Intoxicated with children in car.

Client accused of assaulting his wife during late night argument.

Nationally known athlete accused of possession.

Houston Student accused of trespassing at local yogurt shop after hours.

College Student falsely accused by girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend.

Client accused of Boating While Intoxicated in Banana Bend.

Houstonian accused of purchasing crack cocaine.

Houston College Student arrested and charged in major drug raid.

Houston Area Loan officer investigated for mortgage fraud.

Houston student accused of identity fraud in connection with license.

College athlete accused when pills found in purse in car.

Area business accused of contaminating water supply.

Fort Bend high school student accused of possession of marijuana in backpack.

Houston oil and gas businessman accused of felony theft.

Texas A&M student arrested after attending graduation party. Blood test taken.

Houston businesswomen arrested out of county for DWI.

Businessman accused of driving on freeway with infant son while intoxicated.

College Student accused of possessing marijuana and vaporizer.

Attorney accused of violating court order in case involving NBA player. Filed brief on behalf of TCDLA.

Volunteer investigated for phony registrations in last elections.

Accident victim arrested in Fort Bend after leaving scene.

Charges leveled against boyfriend.

Airline Pilot accused of solicitation of prostitute.

Houstonian accused of fondling girlfriend’s daughter.

Houston Area Educator accused of touching female student in an inappropriate manner.

Veteran accused of Shoplifting in two counties.

Homeowner accused of threatening neighbor with gun.

Businesswoman injured taken to hospital, drugs allegedly found in pocket during examination.

Young Baytown man accused of molesting two sisters in 8 day trial.

Houston Area Man investigated.

Houston Area Man accused of sexual assault while on out of state business trip.

Juvenile charged.

Local Rap Artist and Producer charged.

Young Man Accused of assaulting Security Guard at Downtown Hot Spot.

Employee of Out of County Car dealership accused of Employee Theft.

College Student in Car with Boyfriend.

Man Arrested in Shepherd Area.

Russian Immigrant accused of assaulting man.

Passed out woman.

Young Man with long term mental health issues.

Man pulled over by Game Warden.

Young man & woman accused of trespassing.

College student wrecked car on 45.

Client accused of shoplifting.

Businessman accused of head-butting officer.

Pre Law student accused of reckless driving on West Dallas & flunking field tests.

Teacher accused of arranging armed robbery.

High School Social Worker accused of possession of marijuana alleged to be found in his bag with religious texts after a dog alert.

Businessman investigated for mortgage fraud scheme.

Corporate Executive investigated for possible bribery charges involving local and out of state officials.

Club Employee accused of punching ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend and running over his Motorcycle.

College student accused of running from West University Police and abandoning purse which contained marijuana.

Legal Resident charged with possession of cocaine. Agent looked in bathroom stall and allegedly viewed him ingesting white powder.

Juvenile accused of possessing marijuana on middle school campus.

Student investigated for sexual assault.

Husband accused of assaulting wife while in bed.

High Profile National Case involving Katy Area High School Mascot and cheerleaders accused of hazing younger cheerleaders.

Wife accused of pointing gun at husband; Defense investigation revealed abusive husband filed false charge.

Businessman accused of assaulting guard at Gentleman’s club.

Businessman accused of theft.

Brazoria County woman accused of falsifying vehicle registration.

Galveston County Pakistani college student accused of injuring neighbor’s child.

Houstonian accused of wrecking car in drunken accident and making false report to scene investigators.

Pasadena Corporate Officer investigated for manslaughter when two employees died during a work related activity on company property.

Drilling Supply Company supervisor investigated for theft.

Letter carrier accused of stealing drugs out of mail, after carrier allegedly opens “dummy package”.

Waiter accused of possession of marijuana.

Jazz enthusiast pulled over by Sugarland Police accused of reckless driving, flunking all field sobriety tests and urinating on self.

Insurance employee accused of possession of cocaine.

Graphic Designer accused of kicking and grabbing estranged girlfriend in a household brawl.

Realtor arrested by Humble Police after Rodeo, accused of reckless driving, trying to put diesel in her car, and flunking all field sobriety tests.

Music instructor accused of violation of probation.

Austin County School Administrator investigated for assaulting student.

University of Texas student alleged to have participated in mortgage fraud as “straw purchaser”.

Spring area school teacher investigated for allegedly assaulting an elementary school student.

Spring area education specialist investigated for child abuse.

Native Houstonian charged with possession of cocaine.

Juvenile accused of assaulting female student on bus.

College student charged with possession of marijuana.

High profile case involving Pasadena School bus driver accused of killing child on way to school.

Long term federal investigation into Texas City British Petroleum Explosion. Represented union member witnesses.

Businesswoman accused of shoplifting from high end Galleria store.

Ford Bend area businessman accused of felony employee theft.

Young man accused of hitting ex-girlfriend with vehicle.

Argentinean National accused of conspiracy to manipulate websites to steal computers.

Young female Swedish National accused of possession of marijuana in vehicle.

Building Contractor allegedly found with controlled substance in truck.

Student allegedly found with controlled substance in vehicle in Memorial area.

Young female overdose victim accused of possession of controlled substance.