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Sep.22
2010

Category: Federal Criminal Law | Uncategorized

Requirement That Interrogations Be Recorded Is the Best Way To Preserve Integrity Of Confessions

By: Houston Criminal Lawyer John Floyd and Paralegal Billy Sinclair

The New York-based Innocence Project reports that as of September 10, 2010 there have…

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Sep.13
2010

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE TIMOTHY COLE ADVISORY PANEL ON WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS

Posted By: John Floyd

Category: Federal Criminal Law | Uncategorized

Current Eyewitness Identification Procedure Reinforce False Memories and Lead to Wrongful Convictions
By: Houston Criminal Lawyer John Floyd and Paralegal Billy Sinclair
There have been 258 DNA exonerations in this country over the last two decades, according to the New…

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Sep.03
2010

THE MINEOLA SWINGER CLUB CASE-A LEGAL NIGHTMARE

Posted By: John Floyd

Category: Sex Crimes | Uncategorized

Lying Texas Ranger, Overzealous Child Advocate Experts and Pro-Prosecution Judge Mock Justice
By: Houston Criminal Lawyer John Floyd and Paralegal Billy Sinclair
Most human tragedies are produced by random acts of Nature run amok. But far too often human tragedies…

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Aug.31
2010

WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS-TRAGIC RUSH TO JUDGMENTS

Posted By: John Floyd

Category: Federal Criminal Law | Uncategorized

Tunnel Vision By Investigators and Prosecutors Convicts, Imprisons the Innocent

By: Houston Criminal Lawyer John Floyd and Paralegal Billy Sinclair

Last year we blogged about the tragic wrongful convictions of three innocent Texas inmates, Ricardo Rachel, Timothy Cole (here…

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Aug.28
2010

ROGER CLEMENS TAKES THE MOUND AGAINST U.S. GOVERNMENT

Posted By: John Floyd

Category: Federal Criminal Law | Uncategorized

False Statements, Perjury and Prosecutorial Over-Charging
By: Houston Criminal Lawyer John Floyd and Paralegal Billy Sinclair
Between 1984 and 2006, Roger Clemens, a seven-time Cy Young Award winner, was arguably the best—certainly one of the top five—pitchers ever to take…

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Aug.17
2010

ARSON MURDER-TOO MANY MISTAKES DEMANDS SCRUTINY

Posted By: John Floyd

Category: Federal Criminal Law | Uncategorized

Flawed Forensics in Arson Cases: One Executed, One on Death Row, Four in Prison
By: Houston Criminal Attorney John Floyd and Paralegal Billy Sinclair
The question hangs like ugly morning moss from a large swamp oak tree: Did the State…

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Aug.10
2010

FEDERAL INMATE SAMUEL KENT DESERVES FAIR TREATMENT

Posted By: John Floyd

Category: Sex Crimes | Uncategorized

Unpopular Judge Deserves Humane and Fair Treatment While in Federal Custody
By: Houston Criminal Attorney John Floyd and Paralegal Billy Sinclair
Last year former U.S. District Court Judge Samuel Kent pleaded guilty to an obstruction of justice charge and received…

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Aug.07
2010

OSTRICH INSTRUCTION REJECTED IN FEDERAL ONLINE SOLICITATION

Posted By: John Floyd

Category: Sex Crimes | Uncategorized

Deliberately Avoiding the Truth to Deny Criminal Knowledge
By Houston Criminal Attorney John Floyd and Paralegal Billy Sinclair
What is an “ostrich instruction?”

Also known as a “willful blindness” or “deliberate indifference” instruction in many federal circuits, an ostrich instruction…

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Aug.03
2010

HOUSTON-HARRIS COUNTY NEEDS AN EMERGENCY DNA LAB

Posted By: John Floyd

Category: Federal Criminal Law | Uncategorized

Independent DNA Lab Necessary to Successfully Prosecute Dangerous Criminals and Prevent Wrongful Convictions

By: Houston Criminal Attorney John Floyd and Paralegal Billy Sinclair

Last month we posted a blog about the ever increasing need for an independent crime…

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Aug.01
2010

MISTAKEN IDENTIFICATIONS SENT TWO INNOCENT MEN TO PRISON

Posted By: John Floyd

Category: Federal Criminal Law | Uncategorized

Suggestive Police Procedures and Mistaken Identification Resulted in Two More Wrongful Convictions and Incarcerations, One for 27 Years
By: Houston Criminal Attorney John Floyd and Paralegal Billy Sinclair

Our criminal justice system is flawed. Its imperfections can be found…

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Dismissed

The State of Texas vs. DC

Sexual Assault, Harris County/Felony Assault Family Member, Galveston County.

Our Client faced multiple felony charges in several counties from the same plaintiff. Facing serious felony prison sentences, we left no stone unturned. The prosecutors had to give way, and all charge
No - Billed

The State of Texas vs. GM

Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child Under 14, Harris County.

Our client was a medical student facing horrendous allegations from his troubled, drug-addicted sister. In the end, Mr. Floyd proved that she was not credible in front of the grand jury. (Grand Jury d
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 99 years, or life, in prison for the continuous sexual abuse of
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 crime. They faced 2 to 20 years in prison for each coun
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

Aggravated Assault Against a Public Servant. All charges were dropped, and the case was dismissed.
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

Felony Possession of Marijuana. Houston criminal defense lawyer John T. Floyd got all charges dropped, and the case dismissed.
Dismissed

The State of Texas vs. MZ

Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance

Harris County. Client facing life in prison for Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance. Houston criminal attorney John Floyd got the 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 his
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 motio
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

Indecency with a Child, Harris County. Texas criminal defense lawyer John Floyd got the case dismissed.
Dismissed

The State of Texas vs. TW

Sexual Assault, Harris County

Sexual Assault, Harris County. Harris County criminal defense John T. Floyd gets case dismissed.
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 the
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 yea
Reduced Sentence

United States v. MA

Criminal Copyright Infringement

Probation was granted when the 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

Drug Conspiracy, Corpus Christi. Clients was granted a mistrial leading to charges being dropped.
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