Motion to Suppress Evidence
A lot of times on my first jail visit I’m told that the police (federal, state) have done something that my client thinks is wrong. Nothing was more interesting than ...
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Revocation of Supervised Release- Acceptance of Responsibility?
This past week seemed like revocation week. I ended up with federal revocations of supervised release in three different courts. District of New Mexico, Western District of Texas- El Paso ...
Unreasonable guideline-How do I get probation…
2G2.2– Guideline for Possession of a Visual Depiction involving the Sexual Exploitation of a Minor 18 U.S.C. § 2252 That is a fancy way of saying Possession of Child Porn. ...
What Is a Bad Faith Insurance Dispute?
You may have seen those heartwarming insurance commercials where they assert to be there for people despite what life may throw at them. This, oftentimes, is far from the reality ...
What Is Tax Fraud?
The government obviously takes instances of tax fraud very seriously. This is due, in no small part, to the fact that it is essentially a fraud committed against the government ...
The Government Just “Froze My Account”
How can this happen? The government, particularly the federal government can and does seize cars, trucks, boats, planes, hotels, and money with surprising regularity. One Congressman described it as a ...
What’s the Difference Between Drug Possession and Drug Distribution in Texas?
Texas and the “feds” penalize drug possession and drug distribution differently. However, many people don’t understand the difference between these two crimes. Whether you have been arrested for drug possession ...
Driving and Drugs in Texas
Q: Can I be charged with DWI if I didn’t drink any alcohol? What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “driving while intoxicated”? For many people, driving while ...
Traffic Stop Tips in Texas
Q: Can a cop order a driver out of the car? El Paso criminal defense attorneys recognize how stressful a traffic stop can be. We are living in particularly anxious ...
What Are the Potential Penalties for a Felony Conviction in Texas?
A felony is a category of crimes. Facing a felony charge is a serious matter. In fact, a felony is the most serious type of criminal offense in Texas. A ...