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How Serious is a Probation Violation?

Posted by Marcia Shein
On October 1, 2018
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criminal appeals, Probation

The Severity of a Probation Violation It is uncommon for a person who is convicted of a federal crime to receive a probation sentence without any other type of penalties, but it does happen. More often, though, a person is required to serve a probation term after being released from federal prison. Based on the […]

Federal Criminal Appeals Involving Financial Offenses

Posted by Marcia Shein
On June 6, 2018
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criminal appeals, Federal Appeals, Wire Fraud

The former owner of an accounting firm in Munster, Indiana was sentenced in May of 2018 to eight years in federal prison for bank fraud as well as other offenses, including concealment of assets during bankruptcy, false tax return, and wire fraud. The defendant has already announced plans to appeal by filing the required notice […]

Criminal Appeal in New Orleans Might Change 99-Year Prison Sentence

Posted by Marcia Shein
On June 4, 2018
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criminal appeals, jury trials, sentencing

Criminal Appeal May Change 99-Year Prison Sentence In 2003, a 10 out of 12 jury decision in a New Orleans court voted to send a defendant to the Louisiana State Penitentiary for 99 years. This decision was made because Louisiana is one of just two states that allows a non-unanimous jury verdict to be used […]