by John Floyd | Nov 18, 2024 | Federal Criminal Law, Financial Crimes, Mortgage Fruad
It is estimated that the United States loses between $1-10 billion each year due to mortgage fraud, making it one of the leading white-collar crimes in the country. This past October, a Houston real estate developer was sentenced to 15 months in a federal prison...
by John Floyd | Nov 15, 2024 | Federal Criminal Law
Yes, federal crimes, as a rule, are more serious. They can carry severe penalties, complex investigations, and long-lasting effects on every aspect of a person’s life. When you’re facing federal charges, you’re not only dealing with potential prison time and hefty...
by John Floyd | Sep 23, 2024 | Federal Criminal Law, State of Texas Criminal Law
If you ever get in trouble with the law, you shoiuld be aware of the differences between state and federal crimes. As the terms imply, a state crime is an act made illegal under state law, while a federal crime is against federal law. Examples of state crimes under...
by John Floyd | Aug 9, 2024 | Federal Criminal Law
A federal criminal record can have profound and lasting effects on various aspects of your life. Compared to state-level offenses, federal crimes often carry harsher penalties and a more significant stigma, impacting everything from employment opportunities to...
by John Floyd | Jul 15, 2024 | Drug Crime, Federal Criminal Law
Federal drug charges are among the most serious criminal offenses one can face in the United States. Unlike state drug charges, federal charges involve severe penalties, including long prison sentences and hefty fines. Understanding the nature of these charges, the...
by John Floyd | Jun 29, 2024 | Criminal Justice Reform, Federal Criminal Law, Federal Sentencing
In a complicated and convoluted March 15, 2024 decision,Pulsifer v. United States, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld an Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals’ interpretation of the federal sentencing scheme’s “safety valve“provisions—an interpretation thatensures continued...
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