by Lorraine Gauli-Rufo | Oct 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
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... 
by Lorraine Gauli-Rufo | Sep 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
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... 
by Lorraine Gauli-Rufo | Aug 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
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... 
by Lorraine Gauli-Rufo | Apr 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
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... 
by Lorraine Gauli-Rufo | Mar 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
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... 
by Lorraine Gauli-Rufo | Mar 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
