When someone faces a criminal accusation, prosecutors may use eyewitness testimony to get a conviction. A common belief is that if someone saw something happen, it must be true. However, the reliability of eyewitness testimony is much more complicated than that....
Federal Criminal Defense
Your career after white-collar crime
White-collar crime can have widespread effects on your life including your personal relationships and your professional reputation. Depending on your level of involvement, your career may never be the same. You might desire to return to the workforce after satisfying...
Understanding your right to remain silent
You may have heard of the Miranda warning in passing, given its popularity in media like shows and movies. Any time you have heard a police officer warn someone of their right to remain silent, this is part of the Miranda rights. But that is not the only right it...
Why is insider trading bad?
Insider trading is something that people often speak of as a bad thing without actually explaining why. However, these claims are not without their reason. Why exactly is insider trading such a problem? How does it pose a potential threat to the entirety of the free...
What are the areas of negotiation for a plea bargain?
Plea bargains are exceedingly common in all criminal cases, including high-level federal ones. In fact, it is almost 100% certain that the prosecution will give you some form of plea bargain during your federal criminal trial. However, even though most people are...
What is insider trading?
With all of the unspoken rules and written laws governing the market, it may feel overwhelming at best when you dive into buying, selling and trading. But there are some things you need to understand before diving in, or you risk facing legal repercussions. Insider...
3 possible defenses against wire and mail fraud charges
Wire and mail fraud charges are quite serious. A conviction could result in a lengthy prison sentence on top of hefty fines, which is why it is important to fight such charges. Furthermore, wire and mail fraud is considered a federal crime. It means that you will be...
What is racketeering and why is it a crime?
As you’re reading the news headlines, you may come across one or more that says someone is facing accusations of racketeering and wonder exactly what that means. The easiest way to understand this term is to look at what’s contained in the Racketeer Influenced and...
Creative billing in a medical practice can lead to criminal charges
People think that medicine is a lucrative industry, but many small medical practices operate with a very thin profit margin. Between staffing costs and facility expenses, practices may struggle to remain profitable. If you work as a billing specialist or an office...
When does a misappropriation of funds constitute embezzlement?
Employers often trust employees with considerable assets, especially those who hold executive positions. That trust comes with the responsibility of that there's a proper use of funds. When there is a misappropriation of funds or assets, there’s a chance that a person...
