The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is tasked with investigating all types of white collar crime, that occurs at the federal level. In this context, white collar crime encompasses crimes that are committed by people who are involved with businesses or the government. Fraud is one of the most common types of crimes committed by… Read More
Criminal Defense
Federal Theft Laws
Theft refers to taking the property of another person without authorization. While most times, people who are charged with theft are convicted at the state level, theft charges are sometimes initiated against someone on the federal level. If you find yourself charged with theft, it is critical to obtain the assistance of a federal crimes… Read More
Criminal Defenses: Mistake of Law and Mistake of Fact
There are numerous misunderstandings that individuals have about how the law operates. An often repeated but inaccurate saying is that ignorance of the law does not operate as a defense. In actuality, some individuals who are mistaken about the law might have strong legal defenses for that very reason. A skilled attorney is often able… Read More
What to do if You Have a Warrant Out for Your Arrest
If you recently discovered that there is a warrant out for your arrest, there might already be an ongoing criminal investigation and you might have even missed a court date. Very few courts are lenient on individuals who discover that they have an arrest warrant and fail to respond. While not responding to the arrest… Read More
Five Reasons You do Not Want to Go to Federal Court Without a Lawyer
It is never a wise idea for a person to proceed with a case in federal court without the assistance of a skilled attorney. While representing one’s self in federal court without an attorney can appear to be an inexpensive and affordable method, there is a much lower chance that a person’s case will resolve… Read More
What is a Contingency Fee?
Many people have heard about contingency fees, but are not exactly sure what these fees include. In short, contingency fees mean that a person is not required to pay expenses up front. Instead, the person’s attorney receives a percentage of compensation when the case is resolved. If a person does not win the case, the… Read More
Why Am I Being Charged With Federal Hate Crimes?
The Federal Bureau of Investigation reports that there are many groups that are susceptible to hate crimes including African Americans, people with disabilities, homosexuals, and Jews. There have been over 7,800 federal hate crimes reported since 2008. These crimes impact not just individuals but also their property in the forms of vandalism and other types… Read More
Recording Police Officers Goes to the Appellate Court
In the constantly advancing world of technology, it seems that almost everyone has access to its many forms. Smartphones are ubiquitous, and they are not just phones anymore. They are a camera, a video recorder, a music library, and much more. Most people have a smart devices on them almost at all times, since they… Read More
Miranda Rights Suppression Appealed
In previous articles we have explored what Miranda rights are and the exceptions that apply. In this article we will discuss an example of Miranda rights that were breached and then brought to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. What Is Considered A Routine Booking Question? The following conversation took place at 2:30 a.m. at… Read More
Stages of a Federal Criminal Case
When beginning a federal criminal case, what often scares people the most is being unsure of what is to come, not only of the outcome but also the steps involved. This is a complex process and before you begin, you should have a complete understanding of federal criminal trials. Below is an order of events… Read More