Can the police search your car during a traffic stop? As usual, the answer to this legal question is “it depends.” Some of the factors that determine whether a vehicle search was legal depend on the circumstances of the stop: e.g., whether you were arrested or whether there was probable cause to suspect criminal activity. … The post Can the Police Search Your Car During a Traffic Stop? appeared first on John T. Floyd Law Firm ..read more

It is estimated that the United States loses between $1-10 billion each year due to mortgage fraud, making it one of the leading white-collar crimes in the country. This past October, a Houston real estate developer was sentenced to 15 months in a federal prison followed by three years of supervised release and ordered to … The post Mortgage Fraud: A Leading White-Collar Crime appeared first on John T. Floyd Law Firm ..read more

Dwayne Robert Heath was arrested in 2017 in Waco, Texas, for the charge of injury to a child. He was indicted on February 15, 2017, and appointed a local attorney named Alan Bennett. On March 13, 2017, Bennett sent an email request to the prosecutor in charge of the case seeking discovery of the evidence … The post Landmark Discovery Decision in Texas appeared first on John T. Floyd Law Firm ..read more

Yes, federal crimes, as a rule, are more serious. They can carry severe penalties, complex investigations, and long-lasting effects on every aspect of a person’s life. When you’re facing federal charges, you’re not only dealing with potential prison time and hefty fines but also with the intricate federal legal system, which comes with its own … The post Are Federal Crimes More Serious? appeared first on John T. Floyd Law Firm ..read more

Being under investigation for federal child pornography is an extremely serious matter that presents life-altering consequences. Such investigations can continue for a long time and often result in serious federal criminal charges and potential penalties. Know that you cannot hide from an investigation, and you should never try to handle investigators without experienced legal representation. … The post Are You Under Investigation for Federal Child Pornography? appeared first on John T. Floyd Law Firm ..read more

Securities fraud occurs when someone provides false information, omits key facts, or uses deceptive practices to manipulate financial markets or mislead investors. This can happen in various ways, but the goal is usually the same—personal financial gain at the expense of others. If you or someone you know is dealing with securities fraud allegations, it’s … The post What is Securities Fraud? appeared first on John T. Floyd Law Firm ..read more

The State of Texas has more than probably executed ten innocent people since the State resumed executions in 1982. Today, the State, through yet another overzealous district attorney, is preparing to execute yet another man who is more than probably innocent. On June 17, 2024, Anderson County District Attorney Allyson Mitchell filed a motion to … The post Another Innocent Man set for Execution in Texas Based on Junk Science appeared first on John T. Floyd Law Firm ..read more

In January 2019, the Houston Police Department (HPD) staged a militarized raid on the residence of Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas. The raid, which became known as the Harding Street Raid, was initiated based on false information provided to a criminal district court judge by former HPD officer Gerald Goines, and corroborated by former HPD … The post The Gerald Goines Fallout Continues appeared first on John T. Floyd Law Firm ..read more

The death penalty is an incurably flawed punishment. The September 24, 2024, execution of Imam Marcellus “Khalifa” Williams, a Black American, by the State of Missouri illustrates just how flawed the punishment is. Williams was convicted and sentenced to death for the August 11, 1998, killing of Felicia Gayle, a former White female social worker … The post Execution of Imam Marcellus Khalifa Williams Condemns the Incurably Flawed Death Penalty appeared first on John T. Floyd Law Firm ..read more

If you ever get in trouble with the law, you shoiuld be aware of the differences between state and federal crimes. As the terms imply, a state crime is an act made illegal under state law, while a federal crime is against federal law. Examples of state crimes under Texas law include: Causing bodily injury … The post How Do Federal Crimes Differ From Texas State Crimes? appeared first on John T. Floyd Law Firm ..read more