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Mar.02
2014

Treme Ends But The Danziger Bridge Shooting Case Remains

Posted By: John Floyd

Category: Federal Criminal Law

On December 29, 2013, the final episode of the critically acclaimed drama series, Treme, aired on HBO. Created by David Simon and Eric Overmeyer, the series premiered on April 11, 2010 and focused on life after Hurricane Katrina in a…

Mar.02
2014

Limits On Consent To Search A Cell Phone

Posted By: John Floyd

Category: Federal Criminal Law

Border patrol agents, either through experience or training, develop expert, almost magical, observation skills about vehicle behavior that can create a reasonable suspicion of criminal activity.

Andres Lopez-Cruz exhibited such behavior as he drove down Highway 80 near the…

Mar.01
2014

No Expectation of Privacy in Historical Cell Site Data, Cell Phone Location Information

Posted By: John Floyd

Category: Federal Criminal Law

With the Edward Snowden leaks, revelations that the National Security Agency (NSA) covertly monitors the email and cell phone use of virtually every person in the world, and conflicting Federal court decisions about whether the NSA’s surveillance programs are constitutional,…

Mar.01
2014

Federal Mandatory Minimums Aren’t Just for Drug Cases

Posted By: John Floyd

Category: Federal Criminal Law

Most of the time mandatory minimums are discussed in the context of federal cases, the discussion involves drugs. Over the past few years, Congress has passed various pieces of legislation that have reduced some of the more excessive punishments meted…

Dismissed!
The State of Texas vs. DC
Sexual Assault, Harris County/Felony Assault Family Member, Galveston County. Our Client was facing multiple felony
No - Billed!
The State of Texas vs. GM
Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child Under 14, Harris County Our client was a m
Dismissed!
The State of Texas vs. ML
Alleged Sex Crime Our client was charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child, indecency with a child, and sexual assault of a child. They faced 25 to
Mistrial!
The State of Texas vs. LC
Sex Crime Our client was charged with three counts of indecency with a child and one count of burglary of a habitation for the purpose of committing a sex
Reduced Sentence/Dismissed
The State of Texas vs. KR
Felony Murder
Client facing life in prison, he received 10 years probation in case involving three child victims. Two other cases of murder dismissed.
Dismissed
The State of Texas vs. JR
Aggravated Assault Family Member
Client was involved in an altercation with his better half that resulted in allegations of a belt and scissors being used in ways they were not necessarily intended. The allegations were shown to be
Dismissed
The State of Texas vs. JU
Aggravated Assault Against a Public Servant
Dismissed
The State of Texas vs. JD
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
A good Samaritan intervened in a car burglary and stabbed the burglary suspect in the back. Our client struck the good Samaritan on the head with a firearm, not realizing that the good Samaritan was
Reduced Sentence
The State of Texas vs. GC
Murder, Harris County
Client charged with killing victim in alcohol-fueled drug deal gone bad. He faced life in prison. After preparing for trial and arguing a pre-trial motion to dismiss, our client was offered probat
Dismissed
The State of Texas vs. JB
Felony Possession of Marijuana
Dismissed
The State of Texas vs. MZ
Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance
Harris County. Client facing life in prison, case dismissed.
Dismissed
The State of Texas vs. ME
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Harris County. Officers in full riot/swat gear burst into our client’s business and attacked employees and customers in search of drugs that they ‘knew’ he was hiding after following one of hi
Acquitted
The State of Texas vs. MM
Sexual Assault, Harris County
Directed Verdict of Not Guilty during Jury Trial. In this case our client operated a therapy center for medical rehabilitation. After the prosecution rested its case, we successfully argued a moti
Dismissed
The State of Texas vs. JG
Possession of Child Pornography
2 cases of Possession of Child Pornography, Harris County. Client facing 20 years, case dismissed.
Dismissed!
The State of Texas vs. LG
Possession of Child Pornography
Our client was downloading large amounts of pornography and accidentally acquired images alleged to be child pornography. After facing serious charges and potentially serious time in prison, our team
Dismissed
The State of Texas vs. MS
Indecency with a Child, Harris County
Dismissed
The State of Texas vs. TW
Sexual Assault, Harris County
Mistrial
The State of Texas v. ML
Sexual Abuse of Child
Montgomery County case. Individual charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child, indecency with a child, and sexual assault of a child. Individual faced 25 to 99 years, or life, in prison for t
Mistrial
The State of Texas v. LC
Indecency with a Child
Montgomery County case. Individual charged with three counts of indecency with a child and one count of burglary of a habitation for the purpose of committing a sex crime. Individual faced 2 to 20 y
Reduced Sentence
United States v. MA
Criminal Copyright Infringement
Probation granted when government argued 24 months of imprisonment.
Reduced Sentence
United States v. RV
Drug Conspiracy, San Juan
Sentenced released on time served after 17 months when the government argued for 84-month sentence.
Mistrial
United States v. RL
Drug Conspiracy, Corpus Christi
Acquitted!
United States v. SG
Drug Conspiracy
Drug Conspiracy, El Paso. After facing serious charges, our team achieved an acquittal for our client after a retrial of cocaine allegations.
NOT
GUILTY!
The State of Texas vs. GM
Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child Under 14
Harris County. No-Billed (Grand Jury declined to indict). A medical student with an entire lifetime in front of him. Our client was facing horrendous allegations from his troubled and drug addicted si
CASE DISMISSED!
The State of Texas vs. DC
Sexual Assault, Harris County / Felony Assault Family Member
Galveston County. All Cases Dismissed in All Counties. Facing multiple felony charges in several counties from the same crazy girlfriend the prosecutors in both counties set our client free. If the fe
NOT
GUILTY!
The State of Texas vs. GM
2 cases of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child Under 14
Harris County. No-Billed (Grand Jury refused to indict based on insufficient evidence). In this case the client was charged in two criminal complaints of sexual assault of his sister. After we conduct
CASE DISMISSED!
The State of Texas vs. MH
Sexual Assault of Family Member
Harris County. Dismissed. Client was accused of all kinds of behavior that he was physically incapable of. The charges were eventually dismissed.
CASE DISMISSED!
The State of Texas vs. TS
Possession of a Controlled Substance, Harris County
Possession of a Controlled Substance, Harris County. Dismissed. Client was arrested in regards to an attempted murder of a police officer and possession of a large quantity of drugs. She was placed on
NOT
GUILTY!
The State of Texas vs. ME
Possession of a Controlled Substance, Harris County
Possession of a Controlled Substance, Harris County. Dismissed. Officers in full riot/swat gear burst into our client’s business and attacked employees and customers in search of drugs that they ‘
CASE DISMISSED!
The State of Texas vs. BW
Possession of a Controlled Substance, Harris County
Possession of a Controlled Substance, Harris County. Dismissed. Accused of possession of a very rare drug known as DMT (Dimethyltryptamine), heroin, and marijuana…our client was in serious trouble a