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... 
by Lorraine Gauli-Rufo | Mar 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
Many of our clients were approached by federal law enforcement agents prior to retaining us. When the federal government is investigating a potential criminal matter, and before formal charges are brought, agents frequently will contact the person and ask them to... 
by Lorraine Gauli-Rufo | Feb 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
Why are people wrongfully convicted? Due in part to the wonderful work of people like those associated with the Innocence Project – many defendants who were wrongfully convicted are exonerated. However, many of these people have already served several years in... 
by Lorraine Gauli-Rufo | Feb 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
We have represented many individuals charged with crimes. Sometimes we can get the charges dismissed. However, if we cannot, the next question is how should they proceed. Should they plead guilty or proceed to trial? How about if they are in fact guilty of the...
