Federal Crimes

Plea deals are a cornerstone of the U.S. criminal justice system, allowing defendants to negotiate reduced charges or lighter sentences in exchange for a guilty plea. In federal cases, these agreements can efficiently resolve complex matters without the time and...

When facing criminal allegations, one important distinction to make is whether you are facing federal or state charges. This can impact where the case is held, the potential ramifications you may face and much more. To that end, remember that crossing state lines can...

People who are accused of crimes or are subject to investigations often hope to exonerate themselves. They may assume that cooperating with the authorities is the best way to avoid a criminal conviction. People may want to provide information to investigators that...

Federal drug raids are intense and often sudden. When law enforcement believes someone is involved in drug trafficking or distribution, they can move quickly, entering homes, seizing property and arresting suspects. However, sometimes a raid can happen in a shared...

When federal agents start looking into you, they rarely give a heads-up. Federal investigations are often quiet at first, happening behind closed doors. By the time you find out, the case may already be well underway.  However, the warning signs are always there....

Trespassing can be either a state or federal offense, depending on where and how it happens. Most of the time, it falls under state law, but there are cases when it becomes a federal matter. Below are some key factors to consider.  Trespassing under Texas law In...

You may have heard the term “disgorgement of ill-gotten gains.” It sounds like something from another time, but it can be a legal consequence of getting assets through fraudulent means. If someone is ordered to disgorge profits, it means they must return them to the...

Have you ever thought about altering the numbers on your tax return? You may have considered not reporting cash income or inflating your deductions. While it might seem like a harmless way to save money, federal tax evasion is a serious crime with severe consequences....

We often associate RICO with the mafia. After all, when it was enacted, its primary target was mob bosses who would oversee the group’s illegal activity without actively participating. However, it’s often used to go after business people and politicians. If you are...

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has been looking harder and harder at financial malfeasance in all corporations.  While fraud in the health care industry, particularly when contracted with Medicare, has long been the DOJ’s focus, attention has shifted to banks,...