April 2019 - Federal Criminal Law Center

What is a Pre-Trial Diversion Program?

Posted by Marcia Shein
On April 28, 2019
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Criminal Defense, Juvenile Criminal Cases, pre-trial diversion, Pre-trial Proceedings

If you are facing criminal charges, it is common to be concerned about the social stigma and repercussions that a criminal conviction could have on your future. Fortunately, there are a number of options available to avoid having a criminal conviction on your permanent record. One of the most attractive options is referred to as […]

How to Fight a Felony Charge

Posted by Marcia Shein
On April 23, 2019
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criminal defense attorneys, Felony Cases

Battling a Felony Charge A felony is a very serious criminal charge, and the resulting penalties can be severe. If you are convicted of a felony, you face very serious consequences including large fines, imprisonment, and social stigma that can last the rest of your life. To reduce your chances of facing these challenges, you […]

How an Appeals Lawyer Can Help Even After Conviction

Posted by Marcia Shein
On April 16, 2019
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appeals process, Federal Appeals

Why an Appeals Lawyer Can Still Help You After a Conviction There are a number of reasons why people are often confused or uncertain about the appeals process, mainly that few of us personally know people who have been required to navigate it. Federal appeals can seem mysterious. If you are interested in pursuing a […]

Why Federal Crimes Require a Federal Attorney

Posted by Marcia Shein
On April 9, 2019
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Federal Charges, Federal Criminal Charges

Defending Against Federal Crimes While many people know someone who has faced criminal charges at the state level, fewer people have come into contact with the federal criminal court system. While there are a number of similarities between the federal and state criminal systems, there are also a number of differences. Due to these differences, […]

What the Best Federal Lawyers Have in Common

Posted by Marcia Shein
On April 5, 2019
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Commonalities of Successful Federal Lawyers There are a number of traits that the best federal lawyers share, including intelligence, excellent people skills, experience, and the ability to effectively communicate in writing. There are a number of other skills that are common among federal lawyers, however, that many people fail to consider when choosing a lawyer […]

What Does Pre-Trial Release Mean?

Posted by Marcia Shein
On April 1, 2019
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Bail, Federal Criminal Defense, pre-trial release

Similar to state court judges, federal magistrate judges are responsible for deciding at an initial appearance whether an individual who is charged with a crime will remain in custody or is capable of leaving on a bond. Because pre-trial release requirements can be particularly strict, to navigate these matters, it is often critical to obtain […]