Yearly Archives: 2014

Traffic Stops to Federal Drug Charges So-called “routine traffic stops” are often cited in offense reports in criminal cases in Texas where the case allegedly…...

Mail and wire fraud statutes cover a broad range of activities, allowing federal prosecutors a great deal of flexibility in seeking charges. As long as…...

While the idea of “fake” Viagra may cause a smirk or a grin to cross your face, the consequences in federal court are real and…...

There has been a great deal of public debate in recent times concerning federal drug crime sentencing reform. In the last entry, this blog discussed…...

Drug crime sentencing at the federal level has historically been fairly harsh. Many federal drug crimes carry large mandatory minimum sentences, and zero-tolerance policies have…...

Sometimes, federal charges are brought against a person over allegations of insurance fraud. Recently, an insurance-fraud-related federal case has come up involving a deputy U.S.…...

Public corruption allegations, such as allegations of a government worker accepting bribes or misusing public resources, are something that the government takes incredibly seriously. Such…...

ID Theft Scheme A federal fraud case has recently arisen involving seven Texans. The seven have been accused of having engaged in an identity theft…...

Spouses Face Federal Fraud Charges In July, “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Teresa Giudice and her husband Joe Giudice were indicted on 41…...

Cannabinoid Drugs Cannabinoids drugs work by activating the cannabinoid receptors on certain cells, changing the way the brain works. They share the root word with…...