How to Fight a Felony Charge

How to Fight a Felony Charge

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On April 23, 2019
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  • criminal defense attorneys, Felony Cases
Battling a Felony Charge A felony is a very serious criminal charge, and the resulting penalties can be severe. If you are convicted of a felony, you face very serious consequences including large fines, imprisonment, and social stigma that can last the rest of your life. To reduce your chances of facing these challenges, you […]
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How to Respond to Felony Charges

How to Respond to Felony Charges

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On November 26, 2018
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  • criminal defense attorneys, Felony Cases, Felony Charge
Four Tips for Responding to Felony Charges No matter the type of felony charges you face, you should take your charges seriously. A conviction for a felony offense can lead to severe penalties including fines, imprisonment, and more. To respond to these charges, it is often a wise idea to obtain the assistance of an […]
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Appeals Case Concerning Section 851

Appeals Case Concerning Section 851

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On May 1, 2018
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  • Appeals, Drug Convictions, Felony Cases
Section 851 of the Controlled Substances Act (or, 21 U.S.C. 851) authorizes federal prosecutors to use a defendant’s prior felony drug conviction to subject a defendant to an increased penalty. This law is commonly used in appeals. Recently, the Ninth Circuit in United States v. Ocampo-Estrada vacated a 20-year mandatory minimum sentence that was imposed […]
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