What You Need to Know About Suspicious Activity Reports
If you pay attention to the news, you may have noticed recent discussions about “suspicious activity reports.” Sometimes abbreviated SAR, …
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Forced to Commit a Drug Crime: The Defense of Coercion in Federal Drug Cases in Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, and Sherman, Texas
Former federal prosecutor and experienced criminal defense lawyer John Helms explains how a defendant in a federal drug case can prove …
Federal Drug Cases In Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, and Sherman, Texas: How Can You Trust A Federal Agent or Prosecutor?
In federal drug cases, cooperating with the Government is often the best way for a defendant to reduce their sentence. …
Follow-Up: Dallas Criminal Lawyer’s Perspective on Botham Jean Shooting in Dallas
Law Enforcement Is Not “Smearing” Botham Jean Dallas Criminal Defense Attorney and Former Federal Prosecutor John Helms has been a …
Dallas Criminal Lawyer’s Perspective on Dallas Cop Amber Guyger Story
Botham Jean, a 26-year-old unarmed black Caribbean man, was shot to death in his Dallas apartment on September 6, 2018, …
Understanding State of Texas v. Roy Oliver
Former Prosecutor and highly experienced Dallas, Texas criminal defense lawyer John Helms shares unique insight into one of the country’s most …
Do Police Need A Search Warrant To Search Vehicles In Your Driveway?
In many types of cases—especially drug and firearms cases—the police may want to search a vehicle parked in a suspect’s …
If A Grand Jury Would Indict A Ham Sandwich
Experienced federal criminal defense lawyer John Helms explains what indictments are and why they can make a difference in federal …
Can Facial Recognition Software Lead to False Arrests?
Experienced federal criminal defense lawyer John Helms discusses the rise in facial recognition software and how it can lead to …
Right to Protest: 5 Important Things to Know
One of the things that distinguish the United States from other countries — particularly those known for not giving their …