January 2019 - Federal Criminal Law Center

Common Conspiracy Charges and How to Fight Them

Posted by Marcia Shein
On January 29, 2019
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criminal defense attorneys, Federal Conspiracy Law

Understanding Conspiracy Charges Conspiracy charges are particularly difficult to defend in court. In many situations, federal conspiracy charges are added to a person’s record to increase the severity of the potential penalties a person faces. Often, federal conspiracy charges greatly increase the fines or prison terms of convicted individuals. It can be helpful to understand […]

How are Illegal Immigrant Crimes Handled?

Posted by Marcia Shein
On January 23, 2019
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Criminal Defense, Deportation, immigration law

Illegal Immigrant Crimes and How They Intersect with Criminal Law The intersection of immigration and criminal law is one of the most complicated areas of law in the United States. Illegal immigrants who are charged with many types of criminal offenses can end up being deported to their country by the Department of Homeland Security […]

How to Reach the Court of Appeals

Posted by Marcia Shein
On January 18, 2019
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Federal Appeals

What it Takes to Get to the Court of Appeals An appeal is a request for a higher court to review a lower court’s decision. In situations in which a party loses a case or is not happy with a decision that is made by the lower court, an appeal can be particularly helpful. The […]

What is Appellate Jurisdiction?

Posted by Marcia Shein
On January 15, 2019
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Appellate Court, appellate jurisdiction, jurisdiction

Breaking Down Appellate Jurisdiction Appellate jurisdiction refers to the ability of an appeals court to review and make decisions on cases heard by trial courts as well as other types of “lower” courts. To navigate appellate court cases, many people find it vital to obtain the assistance of an experienced appellate lawyer. It also helps […]

Understanding Healthcare Fraud and Health Insurance Scams

Posted by Marcia Shein
On January 8, 2019
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Health Care Fraud, Healthcare, Medicare and Medicaid Fraud

Common Acts of Healthcare Fraud and Other Health Insurance Scams The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reports that the national health expenditures in the United States were at $2.6 trillion in 2010. This amount grew to $3.5 trillion by 2017. While many of these services are properly provided, there are also numerous health care […]

Common Federal Crimes & How to Respond to Charges

Posted by Marcia Shein
On January 1, 2019
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Federal Charges, Federal Criminal Defense

Common Federal Crimes & Charges People throughout Georgia are at risk of being charged with a variety of federal crimes. Each of these charges can result in serious penalties, which is why any criminal charges must be met with the strongest defense possible, with the help of a criminal defense attorney. The following takes a […]