A criminal fraud scheme that attracts the attention of federal authorities is often extensive, long-lasting, and may leave a significant amount of evidence in its wake. To gather enough evidence to have probable cause to make arrests, federal agents often… Read More
Money Laundering and Structuring Under Federal Law
CONTACT ME NOW FOR A CONSULTATION In layman’s terms, money laundering is a process by which an individual or group tries to disguise the origin of “dirty money,” such as the proceeds of fraud, extortion or drug trafficking, so that… Read More
More Steps Toward Bail Reform in the United States
We recently discussed changes to bond laws in Connecticut, which follow the bail reform trends sweeping across much of the country. A new law signed in California now leads the states in bail reform, as it will effectively eliminate all… Read More
Federal Drug Conspiracy FAQs
Q. What makes a drug crime a conspiracy? A. A conspiracy is simply an agreement between two or more people to commit a criminal act. The agreement does not have to be express, so long as the participants in the… Read More
Federal Conspiracy Defense Attorneys
Defending Against Complicated Conspiracy Allegations in Federal Court Did you know that you don’t actually have to complete a criminal offense to face federal criminal charges? You may think that talking about the possibility of committing a crime or even… Read More
Federal Immigration-related Crimes on the Rise
When you think of federal crimes, you may think of drug offenses, human trafficking, terrorism, and similar offenses. However, a lesser-known offense has almost single-handedly accounted for a 200 percent rise in federal convictions in the past 25 years –… Read More
A Brief Look at the Federal Sentencing Process
If you plead guilty to a federal criminal offense, you will enter your plea at a hearing in front of the judge overseeing your case. The judge will ask you questions to determine whether your guilty plea is voluntary and… Read More
