Category Archives: Federal Criminal Law
Weight of Commentaries to Federal Sentencing Guidelines
The laws and guidelines governing federal sentencing have two things in common: uncertainty and complexity. This was made clear last July 24, 2023, when…
The Importance of a Federal Sentencing Memorandum
A defendant’s federal sentencing memorandum aims to secure the best sentence possible for the defendant. Its value lies in the opportunity the memo gives…
Federal Sentencing: An Uncertain Landscape with Potential Landmines
FEDERAL SENTENCING: AN ALWAYS UNCERTAIN LANDSCAPE The Sentencing Reform Act (SRA) was part of the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984. The SRA abolished…
Charged with Federal Conspiracy Charges? What’s Next
A federal conspiracy charge can be a daunting experience with serious consequences upon conviction. To navigate this complex legal territory, it is crucial to…
Federal “Watch List” Exposed as Racist and Prejudiced
Islam is one of the three Abrahamic religions, just like Christianity and Judaism. None of these religions espouse violence to secure a religious or…
The Pitfalls of Federal Plea Agreements
The Criminal Justice Section of the American Bar Association (ABA) in 2019 formed The Plea Bargain Task Force (Task Force) “to address persistent criticisms…
Freedom of Speech Not License to Commit Crime
The August 1, 2023 indictment of former President Donald J. Trump on four criminal charges related to repeated attempts to overthrow the 2020 presidential…
Judge Orders Release of Three of “Newburgh Four” Set Up by FBI
They became known as the “Newburgh Four”: James Cromitie, David Williams, Onta Williams, and Laquerre Payen. The FBI arrested the four men on May…
Already Convicted and Serving Time? You Can Still Face New Federal Charges
Convicted of a federal crime and being sent to a federal prison is a serious punishment. Both have long-lasting consequences. However, some individuals already…
How Serious Is Federal Credit Card Fraud?
Credit card fraud may not seem like a serious crime because it happens daily to people all over the globe. This can lead to…
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