by John Teakell | Apr 9, 2018 | Fire Arms Charges
Gun laws can vary from state to state, so the simple act of figuring out whether you’re breaking the law can be a confusing one. Texas has some of the more lenient laws, but that doesn’t mean it’s free from restrictions. To grasp what those...
by John Teakell | Apr 27, 2016 | Criminal Defense, Fire Arms Charges
A person who buys and sells weapons (operable firearms) is subject to obtaining a license as a federal firearms dealer if he/she is engaged in the business of selling firearms. Title 18 U.S. Code §921 contains various definitions of engaging the business of selling /...
by John Teakell | Jul 29, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Fire Arms Charges, Legal Help Guide, Violent Crimes, White Collar
Legal Guide Engaging in Organized Criminal ActivityEngaging in organized crime’ and criminal activity is a steep legal charge, which is generally utilized when a group works in sync to commit a crime. In lay language when criminal activity is conducted in a rather...
by John Teakell | Jul 29, 2015 | Fire Arms Charges, Teakell Legal Briefs, Violent Crimes
Federal Firearm & Weapons Charges Federal firearms laws provide severe penalties for improper firearms use or possession. For example, possession of firearms by convicted felons or drug users can provide punishments of up to ten years imprisonment. In fact, many...
by John Teakell | Jul 29, 2015 | Drug Cases, Fire Arms Charges, Legal Help Guide
Drug Trafficking Federal CasesOVERVIEW OF DRUG TRAFFICKING PROSECUTIONS IN FEDERAL COURT By John Teakell, Attorney-at-Law Dallas, TX I. IntroductionTraditionally, cases prosecuted in federal court were either larger, complex drug trafficking cases, or white-collar...
