http://www.texascriminallawyerblog.com/ Published by Michael J. Brown en-us 2010-06-26T13:14:19-06:00 http://www.texascriminallawyerblog.com/2010/06/what_is_a_federal_grand_jury.html According to the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution: “No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury.” That grand jury referred to in the... Federal Crimes Michael J. Brown 2010-06-26T13:14:19-06:00 http://www.texascriminallawyerblog.com/2010/06/what_to_do_or_not_do_at_a_bord.html I represent a lot of folks stopped at the Sierra Blanca, Texas checkpoint on IH 10 about 100 miles east of El Paso. I seldom if ever get a chance to talk to someone beforehe or she is arrested. If... Drug Offenses Michael J. Brown 2010-06-25T17:37:07-06:00 http://www.texascriminallawyerblog.com/2010/06/sierra_blanca_checkpoint_in_hu.html The Hudspeth County courthouse in Sierra Blanca, Texas continues to do a booming business by virtue of its strategic location near the Federal checkpoint on Interstate 10 just a short distance away. Sierra Blanca's checkpoint is known as a "functional... Drug Offenses Michael J. Brown 2010-06-08T17:15:40-06:00 http://www.texascriminallawyerblog.com/2010/06/seven_reasons_to_choose_a_form.html Whether you have been arrested for a federal Internet crime or tagged for illegal behavior while crossing the border from Mexico to Texas, you need a credentialed, results-proven attorney in your corner. As you research the best lawyer for... Michael J. Brown 2010-06-08T16:16:11-06:00 http://www.texascriminallawyerblog.com/2010/06/what_it_takes_to_get_board_cer.html What does it mean to be Board Certified in Criminal Defense by the Texas State Bar? In a word, it means an attorney is credentialed. The Supreme Court of Texas created the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in order to... Michael J. Brown 2010-06-08T15:36:30-06:00 http://www.texascriminallawyerblog.com/2010/06/federal_internet_crimes_are_pr_1.html Five Common Types of Internet Crimes Internet crimes run the gamut from dizzyingly technical phishing attacks to salacious matters involving pornography and online sex. This article will examine Five common types of online crimes. 1. Fraud schemes According to the... Federal Crimes Michael J. Brown 2010-06-08T15:12:18-06:00 http://www.texascriminallawyerblog.com/2010/04/federal_sentencing_guidelines_1.html According to the U.S. Federal Sentencing Guidelines, federal crimes can be classified in terms of 43 offense categories. The offense level is matched up with the Criminal History Category (there are six different history categories) to determine sentencing. To find... Michael J. Brown 2010-04-30T11:21:49-06:00 http://www.texascriminallawyerblog.com/2010/04/why_choose_an_attorney_with_ju.html Searching for the perfect federal criminal defense attorney to represent you (or a family member) at trial can be an exercise in frustration. There may seem to be many apparently qualified lawyers are out there. But without deep knowledge... Michael J. Brown 2010-04-25T17:55:07-06:00 http://www.texascriminallawyerblog.com/2010/04/federal_income_tax_crimes_requ.html All about Federal Income Tax Crimes The Internal Revenue Service Code 7201 defines income tax fraud as a felony punishable by fines, prison time, and other penalties. Tax fraud is just one of a diverse list of potential income tax... Federal Crimes Michael J. Brown 2010-04-25T17:31:43-06:00 http://www.texascriminallawyerblog.com/2010/03/internet_sex_addiction_can_lea.html Four Dangers of Internet Sex Addiction Internet sex addiction is a vastly under reported problem in the American population. With more and more people logging onto online fantasy sites, chat rooms, forums, and other pornographic arenas every day, psychotherapists and... Michael J. Brown 2010-03-18T12:05:34-06:00