When facing federal charges, the severity of the crime and the circumstances surrounding it can significantly impact the outcome of a case. The prosecution may attempt to argue that the presence of certain elements warrants a more severe penalty. One example they may...
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, commonly known as RICO, was enacted in 1970 as part of the Organized Crime Control Act. The primary aim of RICO is to combat organized crime in the United States by allowing leaders of a syndicate to be tried for...
When charged with a criminal offense, you know that your future could be at stake. Depending on the charges you are facing, a conviction could result in time behind bars, not to mention a mark on your criminal record that may impact your future opportunities. These...
White-collar crimes typically involve fraud or other types of deception committed with the intent of financial gain. These offenses can vary from simple acts of deception to complex fraudulent operations, and these cases are typically very difficult to investigate and...
When you stand accused of a crime, you have rights. The police have a responsibility to conduct searches and investigations within the limits of the law. If they fail to do so, the charges against you might not hold up in court. The Fourth Amendment protects suspects...
If you are facing a criminal trial as the defendant, you are likely experiencing significant stress and uncertainty regarding your future. If an eyewitness steps forward to testify against you, it might feel like you have no chance of securing an acquittal. The good...