Category Archives: Trafficking Charges

Child Sex Trafficking Arrest in Texas: Criminal Defense Overview

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) defines Child Sex Trafficking as “… a form of child abuse that occurs when a child under 18 is advertised, solicited or exploited through a commercial sex act. A commercial sex act is any sex act where something of value – such as money, drugs or a place to stay…

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Michael Lowe, on InDepth Articles, Sex Crimes, Trafficking Charges |

Racketeering in Texas: Criminal Defense Against RICO Charges

Today, everyone recognizes organized crime known as the “Mafia” or the “Cosa Nostra,” but it wasn’t until the middle of the 20th Century that these criminal enterprises were confirmed to exist. A man named Joseph Valachi is credited with being the first organization member to authenticate its existence, and he did so during public testimony…

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Michael Lowe, on Arrest and Indictment, Child Pornography Charges, Credit Card Fraud, Federal Government Watch, InDepth Articles, Mail Fraud, Money Laundering Charges, Trafficking Charges |

New Texas Sex Crimes: The Online Prostitution Laws Effective September 1, 2019

Texas Penal Code Amended to Address Human Sex Trafficking Over the Internet Human trafficking laws exist at both the federal and state levels; anyone arrested on these charges faces serious felony time if convicted. However, the reality has been that federal prosecutions have been fiercer and with more bite than those charges at the state…

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Michael Lowe, on InDepth Articles, Sex Crimes, Texas Government Watch, Trafficking Charges |

Human Trafficking in Texas: Criminal Defense Perspective Part 2 of 2

In Texas, arrests are made by both state and federal law enforcement asserting violation of various crimes involving the human trafficking of individuals, with many of these cases alleging the sex trafficking of minors (those under the age of 18 years). For more on the various crimes involved in the trafficking of humans in Texas,…

Posted on June 14, 2019 by Michael Lowe, on InDepth Articles, Sex Crimes, Trafficking Charges |

Human Trafficking in Texas: Criminal Defense Perspective Part 1 of 2

Trafficking Crimes in Texas Trafficking is a criminal law term used for both drug crimes and sex crimes. Here, we will be excluding drug trafficking and the defense of those charged with trafficking drugs in Texas. Our focus is on the crimes involved in human trafficking laws: what they provide, and related crimes that are…

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Michael Lowe, on Arrest and Indictment, InDepth Articles, Sex Crimes, Trafficking Charges |

Prostitution Crimes in Texas: Promotion of Prostitution and Compelling Prostitution

Arrested for Violation of Texas Penal Code §43.03 or TPC §43.05 Prostitution has been a thriving business in Texas for a long time; indeed, one could argue that sex workers have made their own significant contributions to the Lone Star State’s uniquely colorful and intriguing past. Brothels: Integral Parts of Texas History Consider, for instance,…

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Michael Lowe, on InDepth Articles, Sex Crimes, Trafficking Charges |

Mandatory Minimum Penalties in Federal Sentencing

Congress Decides Your Prison Sentence with Certain Federal Crimes Our modern system of mandatory minimum sentencing in federal cases arguably began with the passage of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986. Congress enthusiastically targeted drug “kingpins” for explicit punishment, mandating that the federal judge must sentence these defendants, upon conviction, to imprisonment in a federal…

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Michael Lowe, on Drug Crimes, InDepth Articles, Sex Crimes, Trafficking Charges, Weapons Charges |

Dallas Sex Crime Arrests and Possible Criminal Charges against the Dallas Vice Unit

Texas has more human trafficking cases than any other state in the union except for California, and most of this is sex trafficking. Texas being Number Two in the USA isn’t news to those involved in the criminal justice system here in North Texas. It’s been this way for several years now. In fact, the…

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Michael Lowe, on Child Pornography Charges, Cop Watch, Corrupt Cops, Sex Crimes, Trafficking Charges |

Grand Theft Auto, Carjacking, Joy Rides, and Car Theft Rings: Felony or Misdemeanor in Texas

Several months ago, the Dallas Police Department released a list of the most popular motor vehicles to be stolen in Texas. Apparently, the following ten models of cars and trucks are most likely to be taken by thieves: Ford Pick Up Chevrolet Pick Up Dodge Pick Up Chevrolet Tahoe Honda Civic Honda Accord GMC Pick…

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Michael Lowe, on Arrest and Indictment, Trafficking Charges |

Carfentanil, Fentanyl Analogues, Heroin, China, the Police, and Felony Arrests

Heroin isn’t the big deal in the opioid crisis anymore. You might even say that heroin is Old School. Now, it’s what is being combined with heroin that’s being sold all over the country. Namely, fentanyl and the fentanyl analogues like carfentanil. And times are changing for everyone involved. The Popularity of Fentanyl Fentanyl is…

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Michael Lowe, on Arrest and Indictment, Drug Crimes, Heroin Charges, Search and Seizures, Trafficking Charges |

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