December 2012 - Federal Criminal Law Center

Evidence points to serious flaws in federal drug crimes sentencing

Posted by Marcia Shein
On December 27, 2012
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A recent opinion piece from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) makes strong arguments that underscore the harshness and lack of logic behind many federal sentencing outcomes for persons convicted of federal criminal charges, especially drug trafficking charges. The evidence supporting that organization’s view is both ample and irrefutable and by itself makes a compelling […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On December 24, 2012
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Although prosecutors are celebrating the recent conviction of two former Wall Street money managers in an insider trading case, there will likely be an appeal. Both defendants have steadfastly denied their guilt regarding the federal criminal charges brought against them and called into question the integrity of witnesses who offered testimony at the trial. The […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On December 20, 2012
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In marked contrast to many other nations, the United States features an interesting, complex and sometimes bewildering interplay between federal and state legislation. Sometimes enactments passed on both Capitol Hill and in the legislature of Georgia or some other state are fully complementary. Sometimes the federal law will be cited to trump state legislation. At […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On December 17, 2012
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Saying that “officers get emboldened” when the criminal justice system allows false evidence and testimony to be used against persons who are innocent of drug crimes and other criminal charges, a defense attorney in Philadelphia echoed the sentiments of many of his peers last week when he applauded a recent court ruling. Pursuant to that […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On December 13, 2012
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A commentator in an article written recently for The Street, a financial publication for investors, describes just how easily it can be sometimes for a corporate executive or other employee to become ensnared in a criminal investigation involving a white collar crime. Such crimes broadly encompass a wide range of alleged illegal business activities, including […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On December 11, 2012
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Richard Branson’s recent op-ed about the United States’ war on drugs is a pointed attack on the failures of both government spending and law enforcement. Branson reminds the public of how Prohibition engendered organized crime in many parts of the country and inspired disdain for encroaching laws and regulation. He is quick to point out […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On December 7, 2012
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Being accused of having committed white collar crimes can be a very serious allegation for an individual to face. Serious criminal charges can be brought against a person in connection to such an allegation. This can be seen in a white collar crimes case that has recently arisen in Georgia. The case involves a man […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On December 3, 2012
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A leading expert on brain development in adolescents says there is a very good reason why, when it comes to criminal defense and crime charges, teens should not be viewed the same way as adult offenders and receive similar sentences: They’re not adults. It’s really that simple, says Laurence Steinberg, who works at Temple University. […]

Evidence points to serious flaws in federal drug crimes sentencing

Defendants in investment fraud case deny insider trading

President Obama weighs in on states’ new recreational pot laws

Scores of drug cases dropped owing to police abuse, complaints

Protection against white collar prosecution

Richard Branson opinion: U.S. needs more enlightened drug policies

Accusations of fraud, embezzlement leveled against man in Georgia

Expert on teen brain growth talks juveniles and the justice system