Amanda S. Marshall
Former U.S. Attorney
(Local Counsel)
Lynette Byrd
Former Assistant
U.S. Attorney
Roger Bach
Former Special
Agent
(OIG & DEA)
Joe Brown
Former U.S. Attorney
Dr. Nick Oberheiden
Attorney & Founder
What to Do When Federal Agents Come to Your House
Unless and until you have a defense attorney present, you should never agree to an interview with federal agents. If federal agents visit you unannounced at your home or office, you should politely decline their request to speak with you. Even if the agents assure you that you are not...
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Oberheiden, P.C. Introduces “Emergency Defense Package”
The Dallas-based national criminal defense law firm, Oberheiden, P.C., introduces “Emergency Defense Package” providing fast and efficient assistance to new federal criminal clients. Dallas, Texas (Press Release) August 18, 2015 Oberheiden, P.C. today introduces an "Emergency Defense Package" to new federal criminal clients. The "Emergency Defense Package" provides a reliable...
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What is a Proffer Agreement?
Last Updated: 2023-03-04 Sometimes, the best thing a defendant can do is to cooperate with the government. Our experienced criminal defense counsel at Oberheiden, P.C. advises people to cooperate in one of two situations: First, the evidence against a defendant is so overwhelming that it simply cannot be rebutted. An...
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What Is the Burden of Proof in a Criminal Case?
The burden of proof in a criminal case has been recorded for your convenience:[audio mp3="/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/burden-of-proof-criminal-law.mp3"][/audio]In a criminal case, the burden of proof always rests with the government. This means that in order to convict someone of a crime, it is necessary that the government prove that the accused committed each...
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5 Important Defenses in Criminal Cases
The attorneys at Oberheiden, P.C., PLLC have the skill, knowledge, and experience to assist you in successfully defending your case. When it comes to defending clients, our attorneys approach each case with maximum dedication and determination and with the objective to get each and every client the absolute best outcome...
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Functions and Powers of the Grand Jury
Function. The task of a federal grand jury is to decide whether probable cause exists to believe that a person or entity (referred to as “target” or “subject”) committed a federal offense. A grand jury proceeding can result in either indictment against a defendant or a “no-bill.” In case of...
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What Happens When I Accept a Plea Agreement?
If you have been charged with a crime, the first thing you should do is to consult an attorney. While you have the right to a trial by jury for most criminal charges, many criminal cases end with a plea agreement between the prosecutor and the defendant.What is a plea...
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What Are the Sentences in Federal Cocaine Cases?
By Dr. Nick Oberheiden (Criminal Defense Lawyer)One of the most important questions when being accused of having violated federal drug statute, is to find out what the statutory sentences look like in a worst-case scenario of conviction. The attorneys of Oberheiden, P.C. have handled some of the largest federal drug...
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How Can I Prepare for My Sentencing Hearing?
The sentencing hearing marks the final stage of a criminal case. It is the very last chance for a defendant to reduce or avoid incarceration. That said, each defendant is well advised to carefully and strategically prepare for the sentencing hearing with a highly experienced attorney. An experienced criminal defense...
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I’ve Been Accused of Money Laundering. What Happens Next?
Generally speaking, money laundering is the practice of using a business to conceal cash or assets that are the products of criminal activity. Federal law makes it illegal to conduct certain financial transactions with proceeds generated through specified unlawful activities. See 18 U.S.C. § 1956, 1957. "Specified unlawful activity" is...
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