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Criminal defense attorney, Lorraine Gauli-Rufo shares news and articles pertaining to criminal and federal law.
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...
Fentanyl
While fentanyl and fentanyl analogue offenders still make up a small proportion of federal drug trafficking defendants, the number of offenders have sharply increased over the last few years, and defendants are facing high sentences. In January of 2021, the United...
NASIR
A recent decision in the Third Circuit totally changed the playing field for criminal history in federal criminal matters, as well as in firearm offenses. In United States v. Nasir No. 18-2888, 2020 U.S. App. LEXIS 37489, *53 (3d Cir. Dec. 1, 2020), the Third...
Take a Look at this New Video by LGR Law
Use this video where LGR Law guides you through what to do when contacted by federal authorities.