Federal Criminal Defense

TikTok social media challenge

Can TikTok Crimes Lead to Criminal Charges?

TikTok is one of the largest social media platforms in the world, boasting over 800 million users and behind only Facebook and Instagram in sheer reach. With a focus on short-form videos, users are often incentivized to join in viral challenges that involve dynamic, attention-grabbing activities. While many of these challenges are innocent, some do […]

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A lawyer helped a defendant gain federal bond in court.

A Guide to Obtaining Federal Bond in Court

Getting out on a federal bond in court is a complicated process. Indeed, it is not as simple as it is in many state court cases. Thus, it is important to hire a qualified federal criminal lawyer as soon as possible. The federal criminal lawyer can ensure that all of the necessary steps are taken

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A lawyer standing with his client in court as the judge considers his ADHD and criminal behavior.

ADHD and Criminal Behavior – The Need to Understand

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has a significant impact on an individual’s behavior and decision-making processes. Unfortunately, this is something that many judges hearing criminal cases fail to understand or take into account when issuing sentences in cases involving defendants with ADHD and criminal behavior. It is important for attorneys representing clients with ADHD to

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A money mule beginning an illegal money transfer at the ATM.

Consequences of Acting as a Money Mule | Kenney Legal Defense

You may have heard the term money mule before, but what does it mean? It is a relatively new phenomenon but one that carries severe consequences. In this article, we’ll define what it is, explore the consequences of being a money mule, and highlight some of the risks you take by agreeing to participate in

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Someone was summoned with a federal grand jury subpoena and is appearing before the court.

Federal Grand Jury Subpoena – 3 Steps to Take if You Receive One | Kenney Legal Defense

This is a guide for anyone who has just received a subpoena from a federal grand jury. If you are reading this, you or someone you care about has recently received a subpoena for a federal grand jury. This is an extremely serious situation. We are, indeed, glad that you are already taking the first

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Two male FBI agents are looking at the footage before they create one of their FBI search warrants.

FBI Search Warrants: Too Much Power, Zero Accountability | Kenney Legal Defense

According to the Department of Justice website, The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is a national security and law enforcement agency. This agency collects, uses, and shares intelligence. Charles Bonaparte, the U.S. attorney in 1908, ordered newly hired federal investigators to report to the Chief Examiner. Later on, the office of the Chief Examiner was

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15 Famous Celebrity Mugshots and Arrests – Musician Edition

Celebrity mugshots are highly searched on the internet.  Most people only focus on celebrity mugshots in general.  Did you know some of the most talented musicians of all time have been arrested and booked for a variety of criminal offenses?  This article focuses on some of our favorite and most talented, influential musicians of all

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Police Interrogation

You Have the Right to Remain Silent … Use It!

In the United States, we are granted the right to remain silent when arrested or questioned by law enforcement. This is a fundamental right that helps protect our privacy and ensure that we are not coerced into giving information that may incriminate us. However, many people do not exercise this right, often because they do

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A female FBI agent is speaking on the phone with a colleague about a domestic terrorism case.

Does The FBI Overstep The Boundaries Investigating Domestic Terrorism?

According to the FBI, domestic terrorism is a violent and aggressive criminal act deliberately committed on the basis of a misguided ideology related to religion, politics, social progress, perceived racial differences, or environmental factors. Domestic terrorism occurs inside the United States and is used as an attempt to intimidate the population, forcefully influence changes in

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Someone committing one of the cryptocurrency crimes of hacking a smartphone for Bitcoins

Cryptocurrency Crime and the Dark Web

The allure of cryptocurrency is hard to dismiss. The national media outlets love to tell stories of crypto-millionaires or significant hacking efforts with cryptocurrencies or digital assets. Unfortunately, while there are many benefits surrounding, creating, and using digital coins or tokens, there will always be someone who can find a malicious use for new technology

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