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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 …
Facing criminal charges when you are innocent can feel like a nightmare. The stakes are high, the system is intimidating, and you’re suddenly confronted with decisions that could change your life forever. Among the hardest is the choice to accept …
Since 2015, the Houston Police Department has been using body-worn cameras, and by 2023, it had captured nearly 2.7 million videos of public interactions. In a push for greater transparency, the department committed in 2021 to releasing footage of critical …
In the complex realm of criminal defense, Federal Misprision of Felony cases presents unique challenges that demand a strategic and thorough approach. Under Federal law, whoever, knowing the actual commission of a felony cognizable by a court of the United …
When we think of trials, we often imagine a jury of our peers deliberating and reaching a verdict. However, the bench trial is another option in the Texas legal system. In a bench trial, the judge acts as the fact-finder …
When facing federal charges where self-defense is a factor, a Houston federal criminal defense attorney who understands both state and federal law becomes essential to your defense.
Criminal Defense Lawyer Robert J. Fickman has defended the accused in State and …
The Federal Government treats Federal bribery and corruption cases with extraordinary seriousness. Any individual accused of offering, requesting, or accepting improper payments in connection with public duties or federal programs can face a very serious criminal investigation and potential criminal …
Drug-related offenses in Houston are filed in State or Federal Court. As a general rule, cases involving lengthy investigations into alleged drug conspiracies are filed in the Federal Court. Cases that involve short investigations and smaller amounts of drugs are …