Federal Sentence Reduction – Zero Point Offenders
Effective on November 11, 2023, thousands of federal inmates will be eligible to have their sentences reduced. The Federal Sentencing Commission recently adopted a new sentencing guideline that will allow federal inmates who have already been sentenced to petition the federal district court to recalculate their sentencing guideline range if they meet the following criteria:…
Asset Forfeiture
There is a troubling trend in America and Texas. The government is increasingly using asset forfeiture to take away people’s money and property, often times without Due Process of Law. If the police have taken your money or property, please give me a call. In recent years, I have seen the police seizing money and…
Writs of Habeas Corpus
Like an appeal, the goal when presenting a writ of habeas corpus is to overturn a conviction or sentence. However, when investigating a potential writ of habeas corpus, I am not confined the court records; instead, a habeas investigation involves completely reinvestigating your case from the beginning to the end. This is why a habeas…
Criminal Appeals
I have won multiple appeals in various courts throughout Texas. While some believe the odds of winning an appeal are low, a thorough and strategic approach can raise your chances. If you have lost a trial in state or federal court, your case is not over. Every defendant has the right to a direct appeal,…
Drug Offenses
In Texas state and federal courts, the war on drugs continues to rage. Anyone charged with a drug crime in Texas needs a skilled criminal defense attorney who knows how to uncover hidden facts and who has a has a firm grasp on state and federal law. There is more than one way to beat…
Family Violence
There are two sides to every story. However, the police often only present one side to the District Attorney. I have seen this happen throughout my career, and the result is that someone who is completely innocent, or perhaps justified in their conduct, gets charged with some form of assault. If that happens to you,…
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