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Criminal defense attorney, Lorraine Gauli-Rufo shares news and articles pertaining to criminal and federal law.
Fentanyl Charge
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid used medically for pain management but also illegally as a recreational drug. According to the United States Sentencing Commission, fentanyl is approximately 30 times more potent than heroin. Due to its potency, even a small...
Paycheck Protection Program Fraud
Paycheck Protection Program The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was launched by the US government in 2020 as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The program was designed to provide forgivable loans to small businesses affected by...
LGR LAW OBTAINS EXTRAORDINARY PLEA IN MURDER FOR HIRE CASE
In April 2023, LGR Law was able to obtain an extremely favorable Fed. R. Crim. P. 11(c) (1) (c)[1] plea for a client charged with murder for hire. His initial plea included his applicable federal guidelines, which were initially 151-188 months in prison, with a...
LGR LAW OBTAINS IMPRESSIVE VARIANCE IN DRUG CASE INVOLVING FENTYNAL
On April 21, 2023 LGR Law won a substantial victory for a client in a drug conspiracy charging several individuals with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. As part of a negotiated plea, the government sought career offender Guidelines, which would have...
Fentanyl
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid used medically for pain management but also illegally as a recreational drug. According to the United States Sentencing Commission, fentanyl is approximately 30 times more potent than heroin. Due to its potency, even a small...
EIDL Fruad
Being charged with Economic Injury Disaster Loan (“EIDL”) fraud can have serious legal consequences including a potential prison sentence, restitution, fines and forfeiture. What is EIDL Fraud? EIDL fraud occurs when individuals or businesses apply for and receive...
Cryptocurrency Fraud
Cryptocurrency fraud is a serious crime that can have severe consequences. As the popularity of cryptocurrencies continues to grow, so do the risks associated with them, including fraud. In this blog post, we will discuss what cryptocurrency fraud is, how it happens,...
Bitcoin Fraud Charge
Bitcoin fraud is a crime that the federal government has recently focused on and has initiated charges against many individuals. This type of fraud is a serious crime that can involve allegations of deceiving individuals or organizations out of their bitcoin...
What is Federal Crime?
Federal crime refers to any criminal act that violates federal law, as opposed to state or local law. These crimes are typically investigated by federal law enforcement agencies, such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or the Drug Enforcement Administration...