A pretrial hearing refers to a meeting between parties in a case that occurs before a trial. In criminal cases, these parties are often the prosecution, the person being charged with the criminal offense, that individual’s lawyer, and a judge. During a criminal trial, a pretrial hearing helps to resolve a number of obstacles including… Read More
Methamphetamines including cocaine, opium, and PCP are classified as Schedule II drugs due to their high risk of being abused by users. Federal law in the United States makes it a crime to handle these drugs in any way including distribution, manufacture, possession, transport, or sales. Despite the illegal nature of these drugs and the… Read More
A federal wire fraud conviction can result in large fines and an extended prison sentence. In a case where you are charged with federal wire fraud, a federal criminal defense attorney can help create a strong response to these charges and increase the chances that a person will face the least severe penalties possible. Understanding What… Read More
In the state of Georgia, there has been an increase in the rate at which people are charged for committing mortgage fraud. State prosecutors take these charges seriously and frequently seek strict penalties. The consequences of being convicted of mortgage fraud can include having your license revoked as well as increased difficulty in obtaining employment…. Read More
It is not uncommon to feel overwhelmed or even uncertain about what to ask during the first meeting with an attorney. One of the best ways to reduce the amount of stress involved is to fully prepare for a first meeting with an attorney. You should understand the important questions that you should ask an… Read More
While many people are familiar with the line from Miranda Warnings that a person has “the right to an attorney,” a large number of individuals have questions about when exactly the right to an attorney arises. Because the legal system is particularly complicated, it is important for individuals to have an understanding about when to… Read More
Kate’s Law (also known as the Establishing Mandatory Minimums for Illegal Reentry Act of 2015) was named after Kate Steinle, a young woman who was murdered in San Francisco by a man who had previously been deported from the United States but had returned multiple times. There has been much talk about Kate’s Law, but… Read More
25 people that have been accused of being members of a borderlands gang have been indicted by a Houston grand jury in a massive drug conspiracy involving racketeering, robbery, money laundering, and a death due to a shooting. Officials have stated that the gang has a national reach that formed in the early 1980s and… Read More
A physician was recently named as one of eight people who have been charged with committing federal healthcare fraud. A court in the Northern District of Texas alleges that the physician and others profited from a scheme to defraud the government of more than $158 million. The doctor was listed on the Texas Medical Board’s… Read More
After a prisoner has spent even a short amount of time in jail, he or she may begin to wonder whether his or her release can happen sooner than expected. In these instances, many imagine petitioning for parole, going before a committee and pleading for their release. However, this option is not available to all… Read More