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Federal crime

A federal crime is prosecuted under federal law, not state. Federal charges can come from crimes committed on federal lands, or from offenses like tax evasion.

Civil Asset Forfeiture

by attorney Michael Sean Devereux

Civil asset forfeiture laws, at their core, deny basic due process, and the American people have reason to be both offended and concerned by the abuse of individual rights which happens sometimes under these laws.

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The Federal Grand Jury Explained

Civil Asset Forfeiture

Things to Remember if You Receive a Federal Target Letter

Basics of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines

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How does a trial with multiplepeople as the defendants work?

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What should I do if someone got pinched by the FBI in custody and the person I’m talking that the FBI is asking for payment?

How can it be legal for a judge to make someone stay in jail just because he has to give them a public defender ?

I received a target letter for doj?

Can my fiancé make bond on a state charge if he is on federal parole and they’ve issued a hold?

What motion do I have to file to get my state pending charges to run concurrent with my federal sentence I'm serving now?

Can Federal agents transfer evidence from a Federal Warrant to the local police without a Federal Court-Order?

What can I do? It's been long enough.

Can a DA try to get me arrested and accept a plea deal by claiming I violated the protective order when I did not?

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Speedy Trial in Florida

Understanding "right-to-control" theory as a basis for liability under the federal wire fraud statut

Application of "Crime of Violence" Career Offender Enhancements to Conspiracy Convictions

Understanding How Obstruction at Sentencing Can Impact Acceptance of Responsibility

Application of Firearm Sentencing Guideline Enhancement In Connection with Another Felony Offense

Understanding the "Honest Services Fraud" Theory of Prosecution

Understanding the "Manager or Supervisor" Guideline Sentencing Enhancement under §3Bl.l(b)

Understanding the Elements of 922(g), Possession of a Firearm by Convicted Felon

Intended fraud loss versus actual loss, when there is no actual monetary loss

Federal Pill Mill Prosecution

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Featured articles

The Federal Grand Jury Explained

Civil Asset Forfeiture

Things to Remember if You Receive a Federal Target Letter

Basics of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines

Recently asked questions

How does a trial with multiplepeople as the defendants work?

Regarding issues with Google Pixel Watch 2 replacement.

What should I do if someone got pinched by the FBI in custody and the person I’m talking that the FBI is asking for payment?

How can it be legal for a judge to make someone stay in jail just because he has to give them a public defender ?

I received a target letter for doj?

Can my fiancé make bond on a state charge if he is on federal parole and they’ve issued a hold?

What motion do I have to file to get my state pending charges to run concurrent with my federal sentence I'm serving now?

Can Federal agents transfer evidence from a Federal Warrant to the local police without a Federal Court-Order?

What can I do? It's been long enough.

Can a DA try to get me arrested and accept a plea deal by claiming I violated the protective order when I did not?

Popular topics

Ask your own legal question, it's free

Legal Guides

Speedy Trial in Florida

Understanding "right-to-control" theory as a basis for liability under the federal wire fraud statut

Application of "Crime of Violence" Career Offender Enhancements to Conspiracy Convictions

Understanding How Obstruction at Sentencing Can Impact Acceptance of Responsibility

Application of Firearm Sentencing Guideline Enhancement In Connection with Another Felony Offense

Understanding the "Honest Services Fraud" Theory of Prosecution

Understanding the "Manager or Supervisor" Guideline Sentencing Enhancement under §3Bl.l(b)

Understanding the Elements of 922(g), Possession of a Firearm by Convicted Felon

Intended fraud loss versus actual loss, when there is no actual monetary loss

Federal Pill Mill Prosecution

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Find Federal crime lawyers by top cities

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