November 2015 - Federal Criminal Law Center

Legal Challenges Raised Against Georgia Court of Appeals Expansion

Posted by Marcia Shein
On November 30, 2015
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Last week, a group of plaintiffs filed a lawsuit in Fulton County Superior Court claiming that Georgia Governor Nathan Deal’s appointments of three new judges to the newly expanded Georgia Court of Appeals violates the Georgia Constitution. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the litigation challenges the governor’s authority in making these appointments, citing that according […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On November 25, 2015
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If you’ve been charged recently with one or more federal crimes, it’s important to understand that the prosecuting attorneys have likely already built a fairly solid case against you. This also means you probably won’t have a lot of time to prepare your defense once the charges are filed. This has to do with the […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On November 18, 2015
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For many defendants who have been charged with one or more crimes, the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution often proves to be their greatest ally and their best defense during the pre-trial. A skilled defense attorney will be able to identify instances in which government officials may have crossed this important boundary in investigating your […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On November 16, 2015
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The United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week in the case of Luis v. United States, a controversial, widely-discussed case that could have a profound impact on how the Sixth Amendment is interpreted. As the Washington Post relates, Sila Luis (the president of a healthcare provider) was indicted in 2012 on federal charges […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On November 13, 2015
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While being charged with a crime can be frightening enough on its own, understanding whether you’re being charged under state or federal law (and the ramifications of each) can be equally confusing. There are some key differences between state and federal criminal charges as to how (and where) they are tried, and an experienced criminal […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On November 11, 2015
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Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review the case of Voisine v. United States, according to the SCOTUS blog. The case could have far-reaching ramifications pertaining to firearms possession and the Second Amendment. The case is being brought by two defendants from Maine, Stephen Voisine and William Armstrong, both of whom were convicted […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On November 9, 2015
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This week, the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments in the case of Foster v. Chapman, a sticky case that delves into the murky waters of racial profiling during the jury selection process, NPR reports. At issue is the right of attorneys on both sides to use “peremptory strikes” to disqualify potential jurors during the […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On November 7, 2015
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In criminal law, both at the state and federal levels, there are many possible crimes that can be considered fraud—wire fraud, mail fraud, tax fraud and healthcare fraud, for example. But what constitutes fraud in the eyes of the law? How do prosecutors decide when fraud has actually been committed, and how do they go […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On November 5, 2015
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Before you begin the appeals process for a recent conviction on one or more federal offenses, it’s important to understand what jurisdiction the Federal Court of Appeal will have over your case. This will give you a better understanding of what to expect when you file your appeal. Your attorney can advise you more thoroughly […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On November 1, 2015
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If your recent trial has resulted in a conviction, your attorney’s job is far from over. Having a skilled attorney involved during the sentencing phase can make all the difference when it comes to getting the best outcome at sentencing. With many years of post-trial law experience, Marcia Shein is an authority on this subject, […]

Legal Challenges Raised Against Georgia Court of Appeals Expansion

Steps to Prepare Your Defense Against Federal Criminal Charges

Understanding the Fourth Amendment: How It Affects Your Pre-Trial

U.S. Supreme Court Hears Controversial Sixth Amendment Case

Key Differences Between State and Federal Criminal Charges

Supreme Court to Hear Firearms Possession Case

Supreme Court Considers Question of Racial Discrimination in Jury Selection

What Constitutes Fraud In the Eyes of the Law?

What Jurisdiction Do Federal Courts of Appeal Have?

Getting the Best Outcome at Sentencing