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Jennifer Anton | 00:04 Hi, we’re here today with John Helms, one of Dallas’s leading criminal defense lawyers, and he’s going to talk to me today and you about the law of family violence. What I wanted to start off by asking you, John, is how does Texas law define family violence?   John Helms | 00:26 Well, Texas law defines family violence more broadly than you might think. It involves violen...

  Jennifer Anton | 00:04 Hi, we’re here today with one of Dallas’s leading criminal defense lawyers, John Helms, and he’s going to talk to us about white collar crime, which is an interesting subject in the law. So I wanted to get started with my first question, what exactly is white collar crime in federal law and in state law?   John Helms | 00:30 Well, white collar crime is just a category....

Renowned Dallas Family Violence Defense Lawyer John Helms has launched an in-depth Master Class on Family Violence in Texas, now available online. This comprehensive video covers the complexities of family violence laws, legal defenses, protective orders, and the consequences of accusations in Texas. The Master Class aims to educate individuals, families, and those facing legal challenges abo...

WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT A TEMPORARY EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE ORDER IN TEXAS AFTER AN ARREST FOR FAMILY VIOLENCE? In Texas, if you have been arrested for a family violence offense, you almost certainly have a Temporary Emergency Protective Order (“TEPO”), against you.  A TEPO is almost automatic when there is an arrest for family violence in Texas.   What is a Temporary Emergency Protective Order in T...

White-collar crimes, which often involve deception and financial manipulation, have far-reaching consequences for individuals, corporations, and the broader economy. These offenses typically occur in professional settings.  They exploit trust and authority to enable  fraud or financial mismanagement. Despite lacking the physical violence associated with other crimes, white-collar offenses can l...

In one of my ongoing family violence cases, my client told me that his spouse was insisting that he take an anger management course.  He feels that he does not need the course, because he was acting completely in self-defense.  He was concerned, though, that taking the course could be used against him in his case to show that he actually needs anger management and that he was therefore probably...

Domestic violence, often referred to as family or intimate partner violence, is an all-too-prevalent issue affecting 1000’s of  individuals across the US, Texas and the Dallas, Fort Worth area. While it’s imperative to provide protection and support to those impacted, it’s equally crucial to recognize the rights of those accused of such offenses. John Helms, a Dallas family violence defense law...

Residents in Dallas and surrounding communities facing family violence charges can turn to the law office of John M. Helms, an established Dallas violence defense lawyer known for providing an exceptional level of representation and expertise in domestic violence defense cases. A Super Lawyer, specializing in defending clients throughout Dallas County and nearby areas, John Helms leverages hi...

The use of AI by law enforcement in criminal investigations is becoming more and more common.  In particular, police around the country are increasingly using facial recognition technology supported by AI to identify criminal suspects.  AI can be a very useful tool for criminal investigations, but it also involves significant risks of misidentification and wrongful arrest.   This article will e...

Understanding Cryptocurrency Trading and Legal Considerations: Insights from John Helms, Dallas Money Laundering Defense Lawyer In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency, understanding the legal implications of trading and transactions is crucial. With the rise of crypto futures contracts, many traders have found profitable opportunities. However, questions often arise about the legality of ...