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John Helms, an esteemed criminal defense attorney, is proud to announce an updated resource in Texas Domestic Violence Defense. With over 20 years of experience, John Helms brings unparalleled expertise to clients facing domestic violence charges, ensuring robust defense strategies tailored to the unique complexities of each case. Domestic violence accusations can have severe repercussions, ...

Dallas-Fort Worth Criminal Forfeiture Lawyer John Helms has updated new resources on federal forfeiture defense on his website. These resources explain how federal criminal forfeiture laws enable law enforcement to seize assets like cars, jewelry, real estate, and bank accounts linked to illegal activities, including drug trafficking and money laundering. Helms emphasizes that forfeiture is ...

Dallas Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Answers: Can Someone Be Responsible For More Drugs Than What They Are "Caught With"? In a recently published resource, Dallas Federal Criminal Defense Attorney John Helms explains if dependants may still be held liable for more drugs than they were personally caught with. According to attorney Helms, the answer is Yes, as this generally happens in f...

        In federal drug cases, the most important factors that affect a defendant’s likely sentence are the type of drug and the quantity of the drug for which the defendant is considered responsible.  As a federal criminal defense lawyer in the Northern District of Texas (Dallas and Fort Worth), and the Eastern District of Texas (Plano and Sherman), I get lots of questions from clients and the...

In a compelling new blog post, John Helms, a Dallas-based criminal defense attorney with extensive experience in federal law, addresses the often-misunderstood process of drug quantity determination in federal drug cases. His insights reveal the intricacies and significant repercussions this determination has on sentencing outcomes. The blog, titled "Federal Drug Cases: Determining a Defendan...

Recently, former President Donald Trump has appealed pretrial rulings denying him immunity from criminal prosecution and denying his claim of double jeopardy based on his impeachment proceeding. See United States v. Trump, No. 23-3228, in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (2023). Because I am a federal criminal defense lawyer, some of my lawyer friends,...

Cell phones are treasure troves of personal information essential in criminal investigations. John Helms, a Dallas Digital Private Defense Lawyer, highlights the intricate balance between law enforcement's search for evidence and an individual's right to privacy. Most cell phones now have robust privacy features, such as encryption and biometric verification, which help protect personal data...

Drug possession charges can be intimidating, but an expert legal counsel can present various defenses that may dispute the allegations. In this short article, Dallas Drug Arrest Lawyer John Helms enumerates the top three common defenses to contest possession charges. Illegal Search and Seizure: Defense attorneys can argue that law enforcement violated due process by conducting an unlawful se...

John Helms, a Dallas Federal Criminal Lawyer, gives insight into the situations that lead to smuggling becoming reckless endangerment, particularly in alien smuggling instances. While exceeding a vehicle's rated capacity does not automatically result in a longer sentence, other considerations, such as the circumstances within the vehicle, do. According to Helms, Section 2L1.1 of the Federal...

Computer fraud and hacking have grown increasingly common in the digital age, resulting in serious legal penalties. Understanding the nuances of these federal crimes is important, and John Helms, a Federal Criminal Computer Hacking Defense Lawyer, emphasizes the need to retain skilled legal counsel in such instances. The complexity of the factual evidence involved and the intricacies of comp...