http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers-search/federal-crime.html Avvo.com - Federal Crime Legal Guides http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/extradition-law-basics---pt-ii What happens after an individual has been arrested for extradition abroad? Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:05:53 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/extradition-law-basics---pt-i An American or foreign national can be arrested in the United States based on an extradition request from abroad. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:09:44 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/mortgage-fraud-prosecutions-in-federal-court Fraudulent closing documents are the target of investigations and indictment in Florida's Middle District. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:44:23 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/statute-of-limitations---federal-crime Federal Crimes must be prosecuted within a specific period of time, or else the government is unable to charge a person with a crime. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:22:50 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/outline-of-a-federal-criminal-case Federal courts and federal indictments or charges bring with them an aura of complexity and a mystique of enhanced severity. Understanding the criminal case progression process is very important to successfully working with your attorney and getting successfully though your case. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:32:58 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/federal-sentencing-disparity--powder-v-crack-cocaine Overview of the problem with the sentencing difference between the two types of cocaine--powder and crack. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:02:56 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/the-criminal-case-process The difference between civil and criminal cases, what happens when you are arrested, and what you need to know about Federal criminal cases as compared with state criminal cases. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:28:28 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/federal-forfeiture--a-reverse-stimulus-package In recent years, Federal prosecutors have been routinely including a “forfeiture count” in criminal indictments. This means exactly what you think it means. Uncle Sam wants you and your personal property. The following guide explains how the Federal Government can go about seeking that property. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:13:18 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-to-obtain-foreign-evidence---part-i--rule-15-depositions Although a court cannot compel a foreign national to travel to the United States to testify, a court can authorize the taking of depositions to preserve the testimony for admission at trial. Rule 15(a). Thu, 21 May 2009 16:43:25 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/what-to-do-when-federal-agents-ask-to-speak-to-you Federal Agents (the FBI, DEA, Customs) depend upon shock and awe to obtain cooperation. It is not in your interests to speak to them without first consulting with counsel. Even if you have nothing to hide, what you say in that initial interview can end up being used against you. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:33:23 PST