March 2018 - Federal Criminal Law Center

Marcia Shein Recognized on Georgia Super Lawyers 2018 List

Posted by Marcia Shein
On March 27, 2018
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Georgia Super Lawyers Marcia Shein of Shein & Brandenburg Federal Criminal Law Group has been recognized on the Georgia Super Lawyers List for 2018. The publication put out by Super Lawyers, is an online service rating premier lawyers from over 70 various practice areas who have achieved premier peer recognition and professional achievement. The patented […]

Federal Charges Against Marijuana Use

Posted by Marcia Shein
On March 25, 2018
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When Attorney General Sessions began advocating for more rigorous enforcement of marijuana use, federal prosecution began to enforce cases involving marijuana use much more strictly. This shift occurred when Attorney General Sessions rescinded the Obama-era memo that allowed federal prosecution in states where marijuana is legal. In states where recreational use of marijuana is still […]

Understanding Pretrial Motions

Posted by Marcia Shein
On March 22, 2018
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Criminal Defense, Federal Charges, pretrial motions

In a large number of federal criminal cases, the defendant either makes a plea agreement or proceeds to trial. In some cases, however, a criminal defense attorney can help to have charges removed before trial through the use of a motion to dismiss. As a result, the pretrial motion is a particularly helpful tool for […]

Appellate Plea Waiver in Federal Criminal Appeals

Posted by Marcia Shein
On March 21, 2018
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Federal Appeals, Supreme Court Cases

The Supreme Court of the United States recently ruled in favor of an appeal for a bounty hunter who pled guilty to a gun possession crime but then attempted to appeal the constitutionality of the violation with which he was charged. In many cases, however, a guilty plea agreement waives a person’s right to an […]

Federal Stolen Vehicle Charges

Posted by Marcia Shein
On March 20, 2018
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Statistics suggest that there are between 700,000 and 800,000 motor vehicles that are stolen each year in the United States. Some people accused of taking stolen vehicles are friends or family members of the car’s owner. If you borrow a person’s car and fail to return it, it is important to understand that the owner […]

Five Common Myths About Federal Criminal Appeals

Posted by Marcia Shein
On March 17, 2018
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Federal Appeals

Federal criminal appeals comprise a particularly complicated body of law, which is why it should come as no surprise that many people have a large number of questions about how they work. This article will tackle some of the most commonly perpetuated myths about federal criminal appeals in the United States. Myth: A Federal Appeal […]

Foreign Students Charged With Crimes in the United States

Posted by Marcia Shein
On March 15, 2018
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Many foreign exchange students find that their time living in the United States is an invaluable opportunity to learn how people in our country operate. Students are able to experience life, culture, and American society in an unprecedented way. Foreign students, however, are subject to the same laws as anyone else living in the United […]

Four Reasons Why You can Appeal a Federal Criminal Case

Posted by Marcia Shein
On March 12, 2018
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Federal Appeals, Federal Crimes

In many situations, courts hand down decisions knowing that they fail to address a person’s needs or rights. While some people might be left with options after receiving their sentence, other people identify grounds on which to appeal the decision to a higher court. While a number of people ultimately decide to appeal their sentence, […]

What to Know if You are Charged With a Cyber Crime

Posted by Marcia Shein
On March 10, 2018
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Computers and other internet-connected devices have become a staple in the lives of many people. When people think of internet crimes, however, they fail to consider the many offenses included in this category. People also fail to understand that a large number of people in the United States each year are charged with internet crimes […]

The Plain Error Rule in Criminal Federal Appellate Cases

Posted by Marcia Shein
On March 5, 2018
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appeals process, Federal Appeals: All Circuits And The Supreme Court

The United States Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in the case of Rosales-Mireles, which forced the court to determine when a court of appeals should exercise its discretion when confronted with an obvious guideline error that results in a defendant serving a longer prison sentence. The case at hand involves Rosales-Mireles, who plead guilty […]

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