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Mandatory Minimum Drug Sentences To Be Decided By Jury

By Elizabeth Flock The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a jury, not a judge, should have the final...

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer to Appear on 1190 AM on February 14

If you’ve been tuning into 1190 AM’s Ask the Expert on Saturday mornings, you may have heard...
I’ve been subpoenaed by a grand jury as a “business representative.” What should I do?

I’ve been subpoenaed by a grand jury as a “business representative.” What should I do?

If you’ve been subpoenaed to a grand jury as a business representative your role is a little bit...

James Whalen Featured in ABC Affiliate WFAA News Piece

Attorney James Whalen was recently featured in a local news piece as he represented a local...
I just learned that I am facing white collar charges. What’s the next step?

I just learned that I am facing white collar charges. What’s the next step?

If you think you’re facing a white collar crime, and white collar crimes are generally those...
I think I am about to be charged with a crime. What should I do?

I think I am about to be charged with a crime. What should I do?

If you think you’re about to be charged with a crime the one thing that you should do is...

Frisco Criminal Defense Lawyer Discusses Criminal Law Trends on Radio

As an experienced and established defense lawyer, James P. Whalen is featured as a knowledgeable...
If law enforcement officials ask to search my home or office, do I have to let them?

If law enforcement officials ask to search my home or office, do I have to let them?

If law enforcement officials ask to search my home or office, do I have to let them? If law...
What is an indictment?

What is an indictment?

An indictment is a formal accusation charging you with a crime. Just because you’ve been arrested...