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- Category: General Criminal Defense
- What Crimes Can Juveniles Be Charged as Adults for in Texas?
- How to Get a Drug Trafficking Charge Dismissed in Texas
- How to Challenge Forensic Evidence in Court
- How Much Prison Time Does a Habitual Offender Face in Texas?
- What is the Law of Parties in Texas Felony Cases?
- Evading Arrest, Explained: Penalties, Defenses, and Legal Options
- Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon in Texas | Charges and Consequences
- What is Constructive Possession? Legal Definition and Examples
- What is Deadly Conduct in Texas? Laws, Penalties, and Defenses
- What Constitutes a Terroristic Threat in Texas? | Texas Penal Code 22.07
- Is Gambling a Felony in Texas?
- How Long Do I Have to Turn Myself In After a Warrant For My Arrest Is Issued?
- Understanding the Legal Consequences of Operating an Illegal Gambling Business
- What Are the Grounds for Appeal in Criminal Cases?
- When Does the FBI Get Involved in a Criminal Case?
- Understanding Federal and State Laws on Illegal Gambling Activities: 18 U.S.C § 1955 and More
- What Happens After Arraignment for a Felony Case?
- What You Need to Know About Human Trafficking Charges and Sentences
- What is Deferred Adjudication for a Felony Charge?
- Extortion Penalties in Texas: Fines, Jail Time, and Consequences
- What is Federal Criminal Conspiracy? 18 U.S. Code § 371
- Is Blackmail Considered a Crime? Understanding the Legalities
- 5 Strategies Appeals Attorneys Use to Win a Criminal Court Appeal
- What is Sextortion in Texas?
- Has Anyone Ever Beat a RICO Charge? 5 Defenses That Actually Work
- How Much Time Can You Get For Attempted Murder Charges in Texas?
- Can a Mandatory Minimum Sentence Be Reduced or Avoided?
- What Happens If My Child Gets Felony Charges in Texas?
- Federal Crime vs State Crime: Key Differences and Potential Consequences
- Texas Gun Laws: Everything You Need to Know about Firearms Regulations in the Lone Star State
- What Makes Someone an Accessory to Murder?
- How Long Can a Juvenile Be Legally Detained in Texas?
- What is White-Collar Crime? Meaning, Types, and Examples
- Don’t Go Down for Identity Theft – Understanding 18 U.S.C. § 1028
- Tax Evasion Penalties: What You Need to Know
- Can the Police Bring You in for Questioning Without a Warrant in Texas?
- Don’t Get Charged with Mail or Wire Fraud – 10 Illegal Schemes to Avoid
- Minimum Mandatory Sentencing: When Do Mandatory Sentences Apply?
- Melissa Lucio: What happens next?
- James Whalen named as one of D Magazine’s 2022 Best Lawyers
- The Will Smith Slap: Was it Assault?
- Can you get a DWI in a parked car? In Texas, yes.
- Texas and Governor Abbot’s Recent Attack on Transgender Youths
- How to Protect Yourself From “Get Rich Quick” Scams
- Traffic Tickets by Text? One Texas city is trying it, but is it a good idea?
- Pretextual Stops: When cops lie about why they pulled you over
- What happens when a friend is arrested? (North Texas Edition)
- The Fifth Amendment: What it is AND what it is NOT
- Collin County Expunction Initiative
- Plano Decriminalizes (sort of) Marijuana
- When Family Law and Criminal Law Intersect – DOJ Oct. 7th Press Release
- Justice Department Charges 500+ Domestic Violence-Related Firearm Cases in Fiscal Year 2020
- Where Family Law and Criminal Law Intersect – CPS Investigations
- Where Family Law and Criminal Law Intersect – Assault-Family Violence Cases
- Where Family Law and Criminal Law Intersect – Video 1 – Introduction
- Deferred Probation vs. Straight Probation
- Clearing Your Record – Part 2: Non-Disclosures
- The Role of Family and Friends in a Criminal Case
- North Texas 18-Year-Old Charged With Supporting Terrorist Group (fox4news.com)
- Ex-U.S. Marine Officer Sentenced to 33 Months
- Bond Reduction Denied For Adoptive Mom Of Texas Toddler Found Dead
- Grand Jury Goes Home After Hearing Evidence in Botham Jean’s Death (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
- Grand jury hearing case in Botham Jean shooting death (WFAA.com)
- Plano Man Gets 7 Years for Possession of Guns and Drugs
- Experts Disagree on Whether Dallas Officer Could Be Credible
- Was the Dallas Cop Who Killed Her Neighbor Given Special Treatment?
- WBAP News Gets Attorney James P. Whalen’s Insights Regarding Juror Deliberations on the Price Case
- Attorney James P. Whalen Releases Initial Statement
- 6 Key Differences Between a Grand Jury and a Trial Jury
- A Brief Overview of the Judiciary of Texas
- Under Investigation? Here’s What Not to Do
- A Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Can Help Protect Your Privacy Online
- 3 Ways You Could Be Committing Fraud
- Learn About Texas Criminal Law This Saturday on 1190 AM
- Mandatory Minimum Drug Sentences To Be Decided By Jury
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer to Appear on 1190 AM on February 14
- The Fourth Amendment Protects You from Unlawful Search and Seizure
- Out in Force for the Fourth
- Texas Criminal Attorney to Appear on 1190 AM on Nov. 22
- Texas Defense Lawyer: FBI Mad Over New Smartphone Encryption
- Frisco Criminal Attorney: Fight Over Hotel Registry Access
- How an Individual Could Lose Second Amendment Rights
- Understanding the Difference Between Assault and Aggravated Assault in Texas
- Grand Jury Subpoena: What You Need to Know
- Can You Trust the Police and FBI to Prosecute Ethically?
- Under Arrest? Know Your Rights
- 8th Graders Learn About the Law from Frisco Defense Attorney
- 5 Potential Embezzlement Defenses
- A Texas Defense Attorney Discusses Free Speech and Social Media
- James Whalen’s 10/11 Radio Appearance: Texas Criminal Defense
- Can Police Search Cellphone Without Warrant?
- Perjury Charges: Far More Than a Simple White Lie
- DWI Enforcement to Ramp Up at Holidays
- Tune In to 1190 AM Nov. 1 to Hear a Frisco Defense Lawyer
- Frisco Criminal Defense Lawyer to Appear on 1190 AM on December 27
- Criminal Law: Understanding “Conspiracy” Charges
- Collin County Assault Dismissal
- Frisco Criminal Lawyer: Lawmakers Try to Reduce Texas Pill Abuse
- How to Politely Refuse to Speak to the Police Until Your Lawyer Is Present
- Right to Remain Silent? Suspect Better Speak Up
- Texas Criminal Defense Attorney Talks Current Events
- Category: Uncategorized
- Category: Videos
- Texas Protective Orders
- UPL – The Unlicensed Practice of Law
- October 4 Memo from DOJ re: Threats Against Teachers
- Legal Mythbusting Series: Yelling “FIRE” in a crowded theater
- Juvenile Law Series: ACE Tests
- (Video) Can My College Require I Get the Covid Vaccine?
- The Differences Between State and Federal Plea Agreements
- How Long Will my Criminal Case Take? (Part 2)
- How Long will my Criminal Case Take? (Part 1)
- What to do With Social Media After an Arrest
- How Do You Represent Guilty People?
- Bill Cosby got released?
- Juvenile Law Series: Introduction
- What Federal Law says I can’t have guns?
- Top 5 Tips to Help Your Criminal Lawyer
- First Meeting with your Lawyer – What NOT to ask
- The Unintended Side-Effects of the new Texas “Constitutional Carry” Law
- What do I do when pulled over for a DWI?
- What Happens Between Arrest and a Criminal Case Being Filed?
- Getting Legal Advice Online is a Terrible Idea
- Tax Fraud in the Times of Cryptocurrency
- Another Mass Shooting and Reform on the Horizon?
- Can a victim drop criminal charges?
- Arrested Out of State
- Texas Theft Ladder
- Testimony IS Evidence
- Stay Warm North Texas
- What to know about a criminal appeal
- Don’t Lie to Your Lawyer!
- Can Police Lie to Me?
- The 1st Amendment and Internet Anonymity
- PPP Round Two and a Word of Caution
- Happy New Year’s from WLO and $50 Amazon Giveaway
- Happy Holidays from the WLO Team – 2020
- Do I HAVE to give the Cops my name?
- Covid-19 Fines
- Veteran’s Court
- How to Prepare for a Juvenile Detention Hearing
- What to Know About Court-Appointed Lawyers
- October Firm Updates
- William Tell’s Second Arrow
- The Breonna Taylor Case: The Dangers of a Reactive Society
- Where Family Law and Criminal Law Intersect – Interference with Child Custody
- Criminal Punishment Ranges in Texas
- How to bail bonds work in a criminal case?
- Is a Polygraph Worth It?
- Clearing Your Record – Part 1
- Restoring Federal Firearm Rights with a Felony
- Do I Need a Lawyer for My Class C Ticket?
- PPE Masks: Can They Make Me Wear These
- Keys to a Successful Consultation
- Happy Pride Month!
- To listen. To hear.
- Covid-19 and PPP Fraud Prosecutions Update
- Knowing the Law is Good, Knowing the Judge is Better
- Shelley Luther and Temporary Restraining Orders
- Kansas v Glover and the Status of Vehicular Searches
- How Does Federal Sentencing Work?
- DWI Expunctions Update – Part 2
- DWI Expunction Update
- Prosecuting in a Pandemic – A Webinar
- Working Remotely
- COVID-19 and Gideon
- Sentencing Case Law Update
- Changes in Texas DWI Fines
- Pre-Trial Diversion Programs
- Saying No to a Police Search of Your Car
- Restraining and Protective Orders
- Can I be Found Guilty Even if I Didn’t Know Fraud Was Being Committed?
- Charged With a White Collar Crime by The State of Texas, Not The Federal Government
- How do the police go about obtaining a warrant to search my property?
- The state of Texas has charged me with embezzlement. How do I begin clearing my name?
- I was convicted of a crime in a Federal court but believe I am innocent. What are my options?
- Does the government has enough evidence to convict me?
- Accused of running a “Ponzi scheme”. What do I do?
- Does this mean I’m going back to prison?
- I’ve been charged with a white collar crime. What are the likely penalties I am facing?
- What happens if I don’t comply with law enforcement’s request to search my property?
- What do I do if I am indicted?
- I Have Been Charged With Tax Evasion But I Did No Such Thing
- I’ve been subpoenaed by a grand jury as a “business representative.” What should I do?
- I just learned that I am facing white collar charges. What’s the next step?
- I think I am about to be charged with a crime. What should I do?
- If law enforcement officials ask to search my home or office, do I have to let them?
- What is an indictment?
- Can I go to jail for a “white collar” crime?
- I’ve been subpoenaed to appear before a grand jury as a witness. What does this mean and what should I do?
- Category: Whalen Law Office News
- Federal Sentencing Guidelines and Amendment 821: What You Should Know
- Congrats to Ryne (Best Lawyers 2023)!
- Whalen Law Office is proud to have had Mason join us as our intern this year
- New Firm Partner – Ryne Thomas Sandel
- Jury Selection (Voir Dire) in Texas
- “Court is back in session…SCOTUS that is!”
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization Reappoints James Whalen to Criminal Law Exam Commission
- Out of the Mouths of Babes … Ryne Sandel Spoke About the 4th Amendment to Ms. Pam Holmes 6th Grade Class at Midlothian ISD
- James P. Whalen Appointed to Frisco’s Board of Adjustment / Construction Board of Appeals
- James P. Whalen recognized on the 2021 Texas Super Lawyers List
- James Whalen to join a distinguished panel of judges discussing “Preserving Error at Sentencing”
- Senior Associate Ryne Sandel Named to List of 2022 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
- The Legality of Fake Vaccine Cards
- A Little Bit About Bonds and Bond Conditions
- Whalen Law Office is excited to be a sponsor of ASC’s 34th Annual Luncheon
- Congratulations to Ashley Saenz, for her published legal article!
- Mentoring Prisha, another Frisco ISD student!
- James Whalen named to D Magazine’s 2021 Best Lawyers
- Ryne Sandel named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine (3rd consecutive year)
- Federal Initial Criminal Appearance – What to Expect
- Mock Trial Team Headed to State (friscoisd.org)
- Congrats to our Junior Associate Ashley Saenz!
- How Jimmy Romans’ Life Went Up In Smoke
- FRISCO TILE Podcast with James Whalen
- Congratulations 2020 Graduates!
- Another Win for Ryne Sandel
- These Machines Can Put You in Jail. Don’t Trust Them. (nytimes.com)
- 2019 Dallas County Criminal Practice Seminar
- Alleged Dallas-Area ISIS Supporter Goes on Trial for Recruiting Jihadists to Kill Nonbelievers
- North Texas terror suspect to go on trial at end of April (fox4news.com)
- 4 Things to Know About Texas Law
- James Whalen Appearing on the Small Law Firm Radio Hour.
- The Criminal Liability of Superiors in Fraud Cases
- The Departments of Justice and Labor Announce Expansion of Worker Endangerment Initiative to Address Environmental and Worker Safety Violations
- James Whalen Appears on Good Day
- Attorney James P. Whalen Argues Case at 5th Circuit Court of Appeals
- Frisco White Collar Crimes Lawyer on Radio This Saturday
- Frisco White Collar Crimes Attorney Has Client’s Sentence Vacated
- James Whalen Interviewed on the Law Business Podcast
- A Criminal Attorney in Frisco Voices Undercover Concerns
- Reduction of Federal Drug Offenses is Retroactive
- James Whalen Featured in ABC Affiliate WFAA News Piece
- Frisco Criminal Defense Lawyer Discusses Criminal Law Trends on Radio
- James Whalen Argues Case at 5th Circuit Court of Appeals
- White Collar Crime Lawyer James Whalen Talks to Radio Listeners
- Texas Criminal Defense: Warrant Needed to Test Blood in DWIs
- Successful Defense of Client Charged with Aggravated Robbery
- Attorney James Whalen at the 5th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals
- Frisco Criminal Lawyer Admitted to Supreme Court Bar
- A Guide to White Collar Crime, Part II
- Texas Defense Lawyer Partners with Uber to Prevent DUIs
- A Brief Guide to the Federal Criminal Appeals Process
- Attorney James Whalen on 1190 AM Radio
- A Guide to White Collar Crime, Part I
- Frisco Attorney Mr. James P. Whalen Honored by Texas Bar Foundation
- Texas DWI Lawyer: Crackdown on DWIs this Holiday Season
- White-Collar Crime: What’s a “Target Letter”?
- Texas Criminal Attorney: Insider Trading Laws Changing?
- Texas Defense Attorney Talks Little-Known DWI Rules
- Frisco Defense Lawyer James Whalen’s November Radio Appearance
- What to Do If You’re Being Investigated for White Collar Crime
- James Whalen Publishes Book!
- Supreme Court: Imprisoned Man Should Not Have Received Harsher Sentence
- Signs You May Be Under Investigation for a White Collar Crime
- James Whalen Selected To 2013 Texas Super Lawyers List
- Whalen Law Office Sponsors Event at Frisco Chamber of Commerce
- Category: WLO team blogs
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