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Judge Erred by Not Giving Acceptance of Responsibility
In the federal case of the United States of America versus Javado Barner , the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the trial judge erred when he denied Mr.…
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The Advice-of-Counsel Defense
In the federal case of the United States versus Michael McIntosh , Mr. McIntosh was charged with committing the crimes of bankruptcy fraud and money laundering…
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If You Are Charged With a Federal Crime, It May Be Critical for You to Know Whether You Affected Interstate or Foreign Commerce
If you have been charged with committing a federal crime , it may be critical for you to determine whether your supposed criminal activity affected interstate or…
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When is a Confession Not Admissible in Federal Court?
Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 5 states in part that "[a] person making an arrest within the United States must take the defendant without unnecessary…
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New Website: Federal Criminal Lawyer FAQ
I'm pleased to announce the launch of another FAQ style website for our firm. The Federal Criminal Lawyer FAQ , located at www.federalcrimefaq.com , answers common…
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How Can You Avoid a Minimum Mandatory Sentence in Federal Court?
A minimum mandatory sentence is a minimum prison sentence that a judge must impose for a particular crime, without consideration of mitigating circumstances. In…
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Federal Sentencing Guidelines: Be Careful What You Agree To
Imagine the following scenario: You have been charged in federal court with one count of conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine. After reviewing the prosecutor's…
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The Entrapment Defense in Federal Court
In the case of United States v. Francis , the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit stated that the defense of entrapment consists of the following two…
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Proffer Agreements in Federal Criminal Cases
It is often the case that the evidence against persons charged with federal crimes is overwhelming while the sentences imposed are severe. Because of that, many…
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