Category Archives: Federal Crimes
Fake Viagra: Houston Man Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Importation
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…...
Accusations of Public Corruption Can Be Federal Charge
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…...
Thoughts on Federal Sentencing: Firearms and Drug Cases
U.S. Sentencing Commission In fiscal year 2012, the U.S. Sentencing Commission received 84,173 reports of federal criminal convictions. Of those, 5,768 involved the possession of…...
Philanthropist on Trial in El Paso for Money Laundering
Philanthropist on Trial A prominent international trade lawyer from El Paso is on trial this week, accused of conspiring to launder nearly $500 million for…...
Dallas Journalist Facing Federal Identity Theft Charges Over Link
In 2010, a Dallas-based journalist who specializes in exposing ties between the government and private security firms formed an online collective called Project PM. The…...
2,000 Federal Crime Convictions to Be Reviewed for Validity
In an unprecedented and very positive move, the U.S. Department of Justice has just announced that it will undertake a massive review of federal convictions…...
