As in any time when there is a major event in the country where the government will be dispensing aid, there will be an opportunity for massive fraud. Covid-19 may be the biggest opportunity for fraud in many years. The government has distributed billions of dollars to businesses across America to help them survive during […]
In 2014 I plead guilty to securities fraud. After I plead guilty I went to the Marshalls office to be processed, from there it was time for my Pre Sentence Interview. I had no idea what to expect on that day. I knew I was pleading guilty that was all. After I left the Marshalls […]
If you have pleaded guilty to a Federal crime you will most likely be subject to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. This is the sentencing range that you may be facing. They are advisory and not mandatory, meaning the judge may go up or down on his length of sentence. The guidelines will be calculated by […]
Whenever there is some sort of crisis it seems to produce a new group of people looking to take advantage of a bad situation for financial gain. As we come into the next quarter, I am looking at what type of fraud will come out of Covid-19. Here are a few things I believe will […]
In December 2018, President Donald Trump signed into law the First Step Act (FSA), also known as the Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person Act. This is a bipartisan criminal justice bill that was passed by the 115th Congress and aims to reform federal prisons and sentencing laws. The hope is that this […]
Being convicted of a federal crime can be traumatic and going to prison can completely change a person’s life. Those who were convicted of a nonviolent federal crime and who have a verifiable drug abuse problem may qualify for entry into the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP if they are within 24 months of their […]
I expect that in the next year we will see many prosecutions for PPP and SBA Fraud. Anytime there is a major crisis you can expect a high level of fraud as people try to take advantage of others and the government during times of crisis. I have seen it during Katrina, 911, and the […]
Do I need a Personal Narrative if my attorney is submitting a Sentencing Memorandum? The answer is yes. The Sentencing Memorandum is a powerful tool, and if you have a good attorney it can be helpful. The judge however knows that your attorney has been paid to write the Memo. No matter how true the […]
How can cooperating with the FBI help you when you are being charged with a crime? If a person is being charged with a crime, has information, or is able to obtain information against others who are committing crimes, the US Attorney’s office may recommend a lower sentence than what the Federal Sentencing guidelines call for. […]
How can your client qualify for the Residential Drug and Alcohol Program? To qualify for RDAP your client must disclose substance abuse at their pre-sentencing interview. The substance abuse must occur within 12 months of their arrest. The program is 500 hours long and is very intense. If your client completes RDAP they may qualify […]
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