In the United States, citizenship is one of the most important legal statuses a person can hold. It carries with it fundamental rights, from voting in federal elections to the ability to live and work without immigration restrictions, and it also comes with legal responsibilities. Because of its significance, the federal government strictly regulates how [...]
Selling a stolen vehicle is not just a state crime. It can also trigger serious federal charges. Federal prosecutors aggressively pursue cases involving stolen cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other motor vehicles when interstate activity or organized theft is involved. A conviction can result in lengthy prison sentences, heavy fines, and permanent felony records. Please contact [...]
Federal criminal law specifically prohibits picketing or parading in or near a U.S. courthouse, or a judge's or court officer's residence, with the intent of interfering with the administration of justice or influencing a court participant. A violation if this law, generally referred to as “picketing or parading,” is punishable by up to one year [...]
Passports are essential documents for proving identity and citizenship, especially when traveling internationally. Because of their importance, the federal government takes any misuse of a passport very seriously. Under federal law, specifically 18 U.S.C. 1544, the misuse of a passport is a crime that can result in steep fines and lengthy prison sentences. Pleas contact [...]
Federal law makes it a crime for you to try to influence a juror by a written communication (for example, an email). The offense is punishable by six months in federal prison. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you or a loved one has been charged with a federal offense. What is [...]
Federal law says that you are guilty of identity theft if you use someone else's personal information to commit fraud or other crimes. A conviction of identity theft is punishable by confinement in federal prison and potential fines (possibly reaching hundreds of thousands of dollars). Please contact a criminal defense attorney now if you are [...]
U.S. federal law says that you commit a crime if you assault, resist, or impede a federal officer. Depending on the specific facts involved in the offense, the penalties can include a potential 20 year prison sentence. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you or a loved one is being charged with [...]
U.S. federal law says that you commit a crime if you knowingly fail to appear in court for a felony offense. The crime is charged in addition to your underlying felony, and it can add years to any federal prison sentence imposed for that felony. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you [...]
U.S. Federal law says that it can be a crime, in some situations, if you purposely fail to pay child support obligations. The offense can result in fines and a federal prison sentence of between six months and two years. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you have been charged with any [...]
Federal law says that it is a crime for you to commit a fraud against the U.S. An example is engaging in any fraud in the purchase of property or services with the federal government. The penalties for committing a fraud against the government include substantial fines and a federal prison sentence of up to [...]
