Defending Against Federal Crimes While many people know someone who has faced criminal charges at the state level, fewer people have come into contact with the federal criminal court system. While there are a number of similarities between the federal and state criminal systems, there are also a number of differences. Due to these differences,… Read More
Common Federal Crimes & Charges People throughout Georgia are at risk of being charged with a variety of federal crimes. Each of these charges can result in serious penalties, which is why any criminal charges must be met with the strongest defense possible, with the help of a criminal defense attorney. The following takes a… Read More
Wire Fraud Charges in Criminal Law Federal prosecutors often pursue wire fraud charges when they lack sufficient evidence on which to base another charge. Other times, the offense is charged as a way to make a person face federal charges for a crime that would otherwise be pursued in a state court. The offense can… Read More
In a large number of federal criminal cases, the defendant either makes a plea agreement or proceeds to trial. In some cases, however, a criminal defense attorney can help to have charges removed before trial through the use of a motion to dismiss. As a result, the pretrial motion is a particularly helpful tool for… Read More
In 2017, data gleaned from an Alexa played a pivotal role in a murder trial. As a result of this case and other developments in technology, social media is having an increasingly powerful influence on how federal criminal cases are prosecuted. This application extends well beyond anything that is shared in the public domain being… Read More
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
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
An individual who is convicted in federal court can bring a habeas corpus action, but there are critical steps that must be followed to make sure that the motion is properly filed. Although it is often imperative to retain the assistance of skilled legal counsel if you are interested in filing a habeas corpus motion in… Read More
Law enforcement’s discovery of a machine gun in a home has the potential to result in the owner facing up to a decade in prison. The individual illegally possessed a Bushmaster Model E.A-15 .233 caliber machine gun that was not registered to the individual. This individual is one of four people recently named by the… Read More
Do you ever wonder how a case is determined to be heard in federal or state court? Whether a crime is punished by the state or federal government is a matter of jurisdiction. In basic terms, jurisdiction is the official power to make legal decisions and judgments. A court must have jurisdiction over a… Read More