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Former Florida Governor Candidate Arrested For Fraud

  • On November 4, 2014
Yinka Abodeda Adeshinka, a former Republican gubernatorial candidate in the state of Florida who was defeated in the 2014 Republican Primary Election, was arrested on October 13 at the Tallahassee Regional Airport on two counts of fraud. According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Adeshinka allegedly fabricated approximately $150,000 of the $182,000 in […]
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Is There a Statute of Limitations for White Collar Crime?

  • On October 31, 2014
A common question that arises with federal cases is whether there is a statute of limitations when it comes to white collar crime.  The short answer is generally yes, but the actual length of time involved may depend on the crime itself.  Let’s explore this topic a little further. WHAT IS A WHITE COLLAR CRIME? […]
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Could Private Prisons Alter the Judicial Process for your Case?

  • On October 20, 2014
Privately run prisons have been playing an increasingly prominent role in the American penal system since they were introduced in the 1980s. Although the total US prison population only grew by 18% between 1999 and 2010, the population incarcerated in for-profit prisons grew by 80%, according to a 2012 report by The Sentencing Project. In […]
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Is There a Way to Avoid Mandatory Minimum Sentences

  • On October 16, 2014
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 […]
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Are Judges Required to Respect a Plea Agreement?

  • On October 12, 2014
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 […]
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What is an Aggravated Crime?

  • On October 4, 2014
The term aggravated crime refers to an offense that’s more serious as a result of its specific elements. The best way to understand what constitutes an aggravated crime is to look at an example. If someone is charged with assault, it means they physically attacked someone else. But if they’re charged with aggravated assault, it […]
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Could Commonwealth v. Newman Affect Your Federal Drug Case

  • On October 2, 2014
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 […]
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FedEx defends against federal conspiracy charges

  • On August 4, 2014
When a company engages in interstate commerce, there’s a possibility that federal law could be implicated, as in today’s story. Specifically, attorneys at the U.S. Department of Justice have brought charges against FedEx for allegedly conspiring with two online pharmacies over a ten-year period to distribute controlled substances. The DOJ attorneys are seeking $820 million […]
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New rules announced for some federal criminal investigations

  • On July 21, 2014
Although there can be overlap between state and federal crimes, one notable difference is sentencing. The Federal Sentencing Guidelines may impose more serious penalties than an equivalent offense under Georgia state law. However, an attorney that focuses on federal crimes knows that it may sometimes be possible to depart from those guidelines, depending on the […]
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US Supreme Court issues ruling on domestic violence weapons ban

  • On April 11, 2014
The United States Supreme Court ruled late last month that a 1996 law prohibiting people who have been convicted of domestic violence may not later possess a firearm, regardless of whether the underlying case included evidence of actual physical harm. At least two federal appellate rulings had previously held that some level of actual violence […]
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