In recent years, federal investigations have been targeted at industries and corporations that were once off-limits to US law enforcement agencies. These investigations can take a toll on the people involved if they are not handled correctly. In this article, we explore what you should do when you find yourself the subject of a […]
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There is an unprecedented number of people who are falling for fake ads to “make money as a driver” and unknowingly engaging in federal drug smuggling across the U.S. – Mexico border. These ads are predominantly seen on Facebook and Snapchat. Remember, if the money seems too good to be true, it is!! Those who
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The infamous 2019 college admissions scandal involving federal fraud charges has garnered vast headlines in federal court the past several months as 50 individuals have been charged with varying fraud crimes, primarily, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and mail fraud, along with conspiracy to commit money laundering. Before the government was aware of the
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Types of Crimes When someone breaks the law, the level of severity types of crimes that the individual committed in the act, determines what classification of crime the person will face. That category could be one of three types of crimes ranging from least to most serious, which are: Infractions, Misdemeanors, and Felonies.
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Lately it has become quite clear that FBI corruption is rampant through the federal justice system. With the recent FISA warrant scandal that was a result of FBI corruption, the American people want answers as to why the FBI is given so much power. FBI Corruption Exists Because There is No Checks and Balances The
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Federal Mail Fraud is still a common crime in our digital world. With the growing age of technology and development of the internet, television, phone calls and more, it would be easy to assume that mail fraud schemes would be far less common in the technological era. On the contrary, mail fraud is still a
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More often than not, a federal investigation is conducted in secret. You may not be aware that you are being investigated by the Feds because their goal is to maintain anonymity throughout their work. The overarching goal of a federal investigation is to get enough incriminating evidence to produce a criminal indictment that will eventually
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Relevant conduct in a federal criminal case comes into play when it’s time for the federal judge to determine the sentence that is appropriate. In federal criminal cases, judges determine sentences based on the United States Sentencing Guidelines. After the conclusion of a trial or plea agreement, a judge will examine the federal sentencing guidelines
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Federal charges If you find yourself in a position where you are facing federal charges in one state but reside in another state, where do you seek legal representation since you will be fighting the charges from out of state? In such a situation, it is important that you hire a federal criminal defense attorney
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The Importance of Evidence Any experienced criminal defense attorney in California who performs trial work knows the value of the jury instruction that discusses the sufficiency of circumstantial evidence, and how important it is to discuss the instruction during jury questioning and in closing argument. Calcrim 224 provides if the evidence presented during the