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What is Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in Texas?

Even though Texas has some of the most relaxed firearm laws in the United States, there are still circumstances under which you could be charged with unlawful possession of a firearm. A conviction for unlawful possession of a firearm can land you in jail, therefore, if you’ve been charged with this offense, you should immediately…

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Federal Charge vs. Felony—What’s the Difference?

Whether you are facing a Texas felony charge or a federal charge, you are looking at extremely serious charges with extremely serious penalties in the event of a conviction. A federal charge can simultaneously be a felony charge but will likely have harsher penalties than a state felony charge. It is never a good idea…

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What is a Mandatory Minimum Sentence in a Federal Case?

If you have federal criminal charges pending, you may be extremely worried about the possibility of being found guilty, and you may have heard that sentences in federal cases are much more severe than those in state cases. This is true, to some extent. You will face a mandatory minimum sentence in a federal case…

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What is the RICO Act?

If you’ve been charged with RICO, you may wonder “what is the RICO Act?”. It is normal that you are feeling anxious about your future and entirely overwhelmed, but this is a time when you must take immediate action and find an experienced criminal defense attorney. Our firm understands that prosecutors are likely to seek…

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What Are the Consequences of Failure to Appear in Texas?

What Does Failure to Appear Mean in the State of Texas? Failure to appear is also known as “bail-jumping” in situations where you were required to post bail. Depending on the original charge, failure to appear can be a misdemeanor or a felony. When you do not show up for a mandated court appearance, the…

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What is Mail Fraud?

Facing charges of mail fraud can leave you frightened and anxious about your future. The penalties for mail fraud—which is usually charged as a federal crime—can be extremely serious, sometimes resulting in incarceration in federal prison. Federal crimes can be especially intimidating for those charged, as you will face the full weight and resources of…

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  • About Us
    ▼
    • James P. Whalen
    • Ryne T. Sandel
    • Grace Tucker
    • Diana Wilson
    • Ana Gonzalez
  • Practice Areas
    ▼
    • Federal Criminal Defense
    • Drug Crimes
      ▼
      • Drug Conspiracy
      • Drug Possession
      • Drug Trafficking and Manufacturing
    • Firearms and Weapons Charges
    • White-Collar Crimes
      ▼
      • Fraud
        ▼
        • Securities Fraud
        • Tax Evasion
      • Embezzlement
    • Juvenile Defense
    • Violent Crime
    • Intoxication Manslaughter
    • Criminal Conspiracy
    • Appeals
    • Bank and Mortgage Fraud
    • Mail and Wire Fraud
    • Healthcare Fraud
    • Murder
    • Child Pornography
    • RICO
    • Cyber Crime
  • Testimonials
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    • News
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