DALLAS CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAW OFFICE

Drug possession charges can result in severe jail time, but drug arrest lawyers have a variety of common defenses to defend their clients. These defenses include claiming an illegal search and seizure, proving that the confiscated narcotics were not restricted substances, or claiming that the evidence was planted, especially in communities where police have a history of wrongdoing. It is ...

Money laundering is a complex criminal offense, making unlawfully obtained funds appear legitimate. John Helms, a Dallas Federal Money Laundering Defense Lawyer, explains the significance behind the tagline "Clean, Clear, and Confident" and sheds light on the complexities of money laundering legislation and defense methods. Money laundering is converting "dirty money," earned from criminal ...

When facing criminal accusations and contemplating pleading guilty, a Dallas criminal defense attorney advises hiring a criminal defense lawyer to protect the rights of the accused. Even if the defendants want to plead guilty, defending themselves may result in unfavorable plea bargains because prosecutors may exploit their lack of legal knowledge. A competent attorney can spot faults in ...

Author: Dallas federal crime defense lawyer John Helms Discover the complexities of federal firearm possession laws and the recent Supreme Court’s grant of certiorari in United States v. Rahimi case. Dallas federal crime defense lawyer John Helms sheds light on the confusion surrounding firearm regulations and the impact of recent court decisions. Stay informed about the constitutionality of g...

Insider trading is a white-collar crime rigorously prosecuted by prosecutors and federal agencies, resulting in harsh punishments such as lengthy jail sentences, hefty fines, and prohibitions on holding positions with fiduciary duties. Insider trading was once allowed, but substantial changes in the 1930s resulted in illegality. Insider trading occurs nowadays when individuals use non-p...

John Helms, a highly respected Dallas criminal defense attorney with over 20 years of experience in the criminal justice field, has just published a detailed and insightful article about challenging search warrants for cell phones in federal and state drug cases in Texas. The piece provides valuable insights into the complexities of the law surrounding this important area of criminal defense....

In a recently released blog post, seasoned federal criminal defense lawyer and former federal prosecutor John M. Helms dives deep into the recent plea agreement involving Robert Hunter Biden. The article aims to dispel misconceptions surrounding the case and educate readers on the criminal justice system's intricacies. The blog post titled "Understanding the Tax and Firearm Charges Filed Aga...

The U.S. Attorney’s Office from the District of Delaware has recently announced a plea agreement with Hunter Biden for tax and gun crimes. See “Tax and Firearm Charges Filed Against Robert Hunter Biden,” United States Justice Department press release, June 20, 2023, available at https://www.justice.gov/usao-de/pr/tax-and-firearm-charges-filed-against-robert-hunter-biden. Under the proposed plea...

What is Forfeiture in Federal Criminal Cases? Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer Explains. Federal criminal forfeiture is a federal law that enables law enforcement to seize assets associated with illegal activities in federal criminal proceedings. Asset examples are cars and jewelry, real estate, cash, bank accounts, and cryptocurrency accounts. Notably, forfeiture is not applicable in every ...

"When it comes to filing an appeal, it's essential to understand that it's not just a chance to present the same arguments again but rather a chance to show the Court of Appeals that there was a legal error in the trial court that justified a change in the judgment," explains Dallas criminal defense lawyer John Helms. Appeals are confined to the trial court record, including trial testimony...