Blog
News & Articles
Criminal defense attorney, Lorraine Gauli-Rufo shares news and articles pertaining to criminal and federal law.
Obtain Substantial Variance in a Federal Methamphetamine Drug Case
On August 16, 2022, our firm scored a massive victory for one of our clients! Our firm obtained a substantial variance in a federal Methamphetamine drug case - where the advisory Guidelines were from 57 - 71 months to 48 months in the District of New Jersey. Our firm...
U.S. v. Junior Abreu
U.S. v. Junior Abreu, Law, attorney, federal criminal defense, federal crime, law firm, new jersey, new York, new York city, drug charges, drugs, drug possession, federal criminal attorney, federal criminal lawyer, criminal lawyer, criminal defense
Contact An Attorney
Many of our clients contact an attorney because they are advised (or find out) that there is an ongoing investigation into potential federal criminal law violations revolving around them or their companies. While most criminal charges begin with an arrest, many people...
When will the Feds Legalize Marijuana?
Last week, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would legalize marijuana by a 220-204 vote. However, this is not the first time such a bill passed the House in the last few years. The Democrats who are determined to get this bill passed will not get it...
Hemphill v. New York
Hemphill v. New York Earlier this month, the Supreme Court issued an opinion that will provide greater protections for criminal defendants proceeding to trial in New York. In Hemphill v. New York, the Court reaffirmed and expounded upon their settled doctrine...
Federal Criminal Defense Update
Federal Prisoners on Home Confinement due to the COVID-19 Pandemic Will Not be Returned to Prison “en masse.” Many federal criminal defendants who have been released on home confinement, stand a much better chance of remaining out of jail.
Testing the Boundaries of Brooker and Andrews in the age of COVID-19
Approximately two years before COVID-19 reached our shores, Congress passed the First Step Act (“FSA”)—a federal law authorizing incarcerated individuals to file compassionate release motions on their own behalf.
Eliminating Crack and Cocaine Sentencing Disparities
Eliminating Crack and Cocaine Sentencing Disparities – We secured a substantial win for a client who was facing a maximum of 33 years.
How Much Does a Private Lawyer Cost?
One of the first things you might wonder when hiring a private criminal defense lawyer is how much representation is going to cost you. It's a legitimate concern and one that most accused individuals concern themselves with while searching for a lawyer. If this is the...