March 2014 - Federal Criminal Law Center

Georgia teacher accused of federal child pornography offense

Posted by Marcia Shein
On March 28, 2014
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Any kind of criminal charge may lead to significant consequences. But, when it comes to allegations of child pornography, a person may face issues that do not necessarily arise with many other types of criminal allegations. The impact on person’s private life can be profound. A criminal record related to a sex offense or child […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On March 21, 2014
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Recently, the Obama administration has made substantial efforts towards reducing the rate of mass incarceration within the federal prison system. Most significantly, the Justice Department has embraced a policy of failing to seek mandatory maximum sentences for low-level and non-violent drug offenders. In addition, both the president and the Justice Department have made gestures that […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On March 21, 2014
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There number of federal laws related to controlled substances is vast. Many stories that hit the news when it comes to a federal drug crime seem to focus on drug trafficking charges, or possession with intent concepts. But, a person may also be accused of fraud when it comes to prescription medications. Often, those accused […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On March 18, 2014
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By MATT APUZZOMARCH Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. is endorsing a proposal that would reduce prison sentences for people convicted of dealing drugs, the latest sign of the Obama administration’s retrenchment in the so-called war on drugs. In January, the United States Sentencing Commission proposed changing federal guidelines to lessen the average sentence for […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On March 4, 2014
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With so much business now conducted online, it is not surprising that illegal internet activities are spreading as well. The Atlanta Business Chronicle reports that internet crime is rising on the FBI’s priority list. An FBI agent told the paper that one of the greatest threats the average person faces involves malware that pilfers bank […]

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