by Lorraine Gauli-Rufo | Jun 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
An en banc panel of the Third Circuit Court of Appeals (the federal appellate court for federal district courts in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and the Virgin Islands) rendered a landmark decision on June 6, 2023, that has sent shockwaves through the legal... by Lorraine Gauli-Rufo | May 30, 2023 | My Blog, Uncategorized
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid used medically for pain management but also illegally as a recreational drug. According to the United States Sentencing Commission, fentanyl is approximately 30 times more potent than heroin. Due to its potency, even a small... by Lorraine Gauli-Rufo | May 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
Paycheck Protection Program The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was launched by the US government in 2020 as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The program was designed to provide forgivable loans to small businesses affected by... by Lorraine Gauli-Rufo | May 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
In April 2023, LGR Law was able to obtain an extremely favorable Fed. R. Crim. P. 11(c) (1) (c)[1] plea for a client charged with murder for hire. His initial plea included his applicable federal guidelines, which were initially 151-188 months in prison, with a... by Lorraine Gauli-Rufo | May 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
On April 21, 2023 LGR Law won a substantial victory for a client in a drug conspiracy charging several individuals with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. As part of a negotiated plea, the government sought career offender Guidelines, which would have... by Lorraine Gauli-Rufo | Apr 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid used medically for pain management but also illegally as a recreational drug. According to the United States Sentencing Commission, fentanyl is approximately 30 times more potent than heroin. Due to its potency, even a small...