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Criminal defense attorney, Lorraine Gauli-Rufo shares news and articles pertaining to criminal and federal law.
Supreme Court of the United States Update: Snyder v. United States
On June 26, 2024, the Supreme Court issued its opinion in Snyder v. United States, holding that a federal anti-corruption statute, 18 U.S.C. § 666(a)(1)(B), does not criminalize gratuities given to public officials as a token of appreciation for taking an official...
Why You Should Hire A Federal Criminal Defense Attorney if You are charged or threatened with a Federal Fraud Crime.
Many of our clients are first time offenders, and when they initially contact us they are scared to death, confused and they do not even know whether their crime is federal or state. The first thing we usually do is ask to see the charging documents so we can...
What Federal Crimes deal with Internet or Computer Fraud?
Many of our clients are charged or threatened with federal internet and/or computer fraud-related crimes. There are many federal crimes associated with the use of the internet and/or computers. Some people refer to these offenses as cybercrimes. A federal internet...
Expanding Insider Trading Liability: The Implications of SEC v. Panawat
A recent decision in the Northern District of California expands insider trading liability involving public company securities that are not the direct subject of the material nonpublic information ("MNPI"). In SEC v. Panawat, 4:21-cv-06322 (N.D. Cal. Aug. 17, 2021),...
Supreme Court Tightens Safety Valve Relief in Pulsifer v. United States
On March 15, 2024, the Supreme Court published its long-awaited opinion in Pulsifer v. United States. Mark Pulsifer pled guilty to distributing at least fifty grams of methamphetamine in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1). Due to his previous felony drug conviction,...
Supreme Court to Decide on Warrantless Backpack Searches in Bembury Case
The Supreme Court is currently weighing whether to grant certiorari in Commonwealth v. Bembury, 677 S.W.3d 385 (Ky. 2023), a case from the Kentucky Supreme Court that grapples with the scope of the search incident to arrest exception to the Fourth Amendment's general...
Finding the Best Mortgage Fraud Lawyer: LGR Law LLC
Buying a home is a significant milestone, often representing years of hard work and planning. However, the process can be complicated and sometimes involves risks that many are unaware of. One of the most serious risks is mortgage fraud, which can turn a dream into a...
Facing Mail Fraud Charges? Hire a Top Mail Fraud Attorney Today
Federal mail fraud is a serious offense that involves using the mail system or private carriers to carry out schemes to defraud individuals or entities of money or property. This blog post will look into the essentials of federal mail fraud charges, including what...
Why are there so few federal criminal trials?
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...