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Protecting Your Rights in Federal Criminal Cases Being charged with a federal crime can be a serious matter. It can be intimidating and overwhelming, carrying severe, life-altering consequences. The stakes are high whether you're accused of financial crimes, drug...

Know Your Rights – A Guide of Your Rights if Accused of a Crime Understanding your rights if you have been accused of a crime is an essential step in protecting yourself during the legal process. This guide will outline your rights under the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth...

This term, the Supreme Court is deciding Esteras v. United States, a case that could reshape sentencing for individuals who violate conditions of their supervised release, potentially shifting the focus from rehabilitation to a blend of punishment and rehabilitation....

It is that time again…  the United States Sentencing Guideline Amendments take effect in less than a month. They go into effect  on November 1, 2024.  ​ Key amendments include: Acquitted Conduct: Relevant conduct (§ 1B1.1) now excludes conduct for which a defendant...

When faced with a federal criminal case, understanding how proceedings begin can significantly impact your defense strategy. Federal criminal cases can commence primarily in three ways - indictment, complaint, or information. Each method has its unique procedures and...

A Sea Change in Securities Fraud: The Implications of SEC v. Jarkesy On June 27, 2024, in a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has fundamentally altered securities fraud enforcement with its ruling in SEC v. Jarkesy. The Supreme Court has ruled that defendants...

On a general level, federal and state criminal charges are similar in several ways.  The standard of proof is the same, and everyone is presumed innocent and entitled to a trial by a jury. Everyone is familiar with the standard of proof in criminal matters – the...

Once people learn that I am a federal criminal defense attorney, they frequently then ask me “How can you represent people who you know are guilty?”  The answer is this – everyone is entitled to the protections of our Constitution.  The Amendments to the Constitution...

False Claims Act – 18 USC § 287. According to the Department of Justice website, “Settlements and judgments under the False Claims Act exceeded $2.68 billion in the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2023…”[1] This figure constitutes 543 settlements and judgments, which the...