Drug Crimes | Federal Criminal Cases | Federal Criminal Law Center

Atlanta Man Faces Federal Drug Trafficking Charges

Posted by Marcia Shein
On April 17, 2017
0 Comments
Drug Crimes, Drug Trafficking, Federal Criminal Cases

According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, an Atlanta man was wanted as of March of 2017 for federal drug trafficking. The 39-year-old man was one of five people wanted in the Chatham and Savannah Counties charged after a year-long FBI investigation. The man is accused of trafficking cocaine. Other people wanted in connection with the […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On June 6, 2016
0 Comments
drug laws, marijuana laws

Enforcing marijuana laws might be one of the most complex issues in the United States criminal justice system. With more and more states legalizing marijuana, enforcing laws where it is still illegal becomes complicated with practical concerns, and enforcing federal drug laws in states that have legalized the drug can be politically awkward. However, this […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On April 24, 2016
0 Comments
controlled substances, drug laws

As if getting charged with a crime were not frustrating or confusing enough, many federal crimes can also be prosecuted at the state level. When illegal activity falls within the concurrent jurisdiction of the federal and the state government, the federal government has the option of taking the lead and prosecuting it. However, they can […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On December 30, 2014
0 Comments

“What Do I Do If I Am Caught With An Ounce Of Marijuana?” This question is no longer nearly as clear-cut as it once was. As public opinion (and subsequently the laws) about marijuana possession are currently changes, it can be confusing to know how much (if any) marijuana you can lawfully hold, and what […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On October 16, 2014
0 Comments

The definition of a minimum mandatory sentence is a minimum prison sentence that a judge must impose. This type of sentence is used for specific crimes, and the judge is required to impose the sentence without considering any mitigating circumstances. In US federal court, there are only two two ways for an individual facing a […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On October 12, 2014
0 Comments

The procedures of the criminal justice system are long and complicated. That’s the very thing that makes them so expensive. When it comes to plea agreements, they aren’t just used in order to make things easier for all parties concerned, but to avoid the expense that a lengthy trial can bring. Judge Roles The short […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On October 7, 2014
0 Comments

Regardless of whether or not marijuana is legal at the Federal level, states have the right to make their own laws regarding the substance. The tenth amendment of the Constitution of the United States assures that states have powers not previously delegated to the Federal government. In the case of the regulation of marijuana, that […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On October 2, 2014
0 Comments

If you’re currently facing federal drug charges, there’s a chance your attorney has mentioned a recent Pennsylvania Superior Court decision in a case called Commonwealth v. Newman. Could this ruling affect your federal drug case? Let’s break it down and discuss. Looking at The Background To understand the potential impact of Commonwealth v. Newman on […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On August 11, 2014
0 Comments

Undercover narcotics officers may set up sting operations around an alleged drug transaction. That effort often culminates in a search and seizure. Yet as a criminal defense attorney knows, there are a myriad number of ways that a suspect’s constitutional rights might be violated during a search. In a recent example, a witness to a […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On July 26, 2014
0 Comments

One of the frustrations in preparing a strong criminal defense for federal drug charges can be the intersection between state and federal laws. If the latter are invoked, federal mandatory minimum sentencing guidelines may result in much higher penalties. Some criminal justice advocates have questioned whether those guidelines offer enough flexibility to judges to tailor […]

Page 1 of 312 3

Atlanta Man Faces Federal Drug Trafficking Charges

How the Federal Government Can Prosecute for Marijuana Crimes

Categories of Drugs in the Controlled Substances Act

What Do I Do If I Am Caught with an Ounce of Marijuana?

Is There a Way to Avoid Mandatory Minimum Sentences

Are Judges Required to Respect a Plea Agreement?

How States are Able to Legalize Marijuana

Could Commonwealth v. Newman Affect Your Federal Drug Case

Search and seizure defenses should be examined in drug arrests

Agency will retroactively apply new federal drug crime policy