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… Read More
Felony Cases
How to Respond to Felony Charges
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… Read More
Appeals Case Concerning Section 851
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… Read More