This term, the Supreme Court is deciding Esteras v. United States, a case that could reshape sentencing for individuals who violate conditions of their supervised [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
On June 26, 2024, the Supreme Court issued its opinion in Snyder v. United States, holding that a federal anti-corruption statute, 18 U.S.C. § 666(a)(1)(B), [...]
Many of our clients are first time offenders, and when they initially contact us they are scared to death, confused and they do not even [...]
What Federal Crimes Deal with Internet or Computer Fraud? Many of our clients are charged with or threatened by federal internet and/or computer fraud-related crimes. [...]
A recent decision in the Northern District of California expands insider trading liability involving public company securities that are not the direct subject of the [...]
On March 15, 2024, the Supreme Court published its long-awaited opinion in Pulsifer v. United States. Mark Pulsifer pled guilty to distributing at least fifty [...]