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Can I be sentenced for a crime I am found not guilty of?

Imagine the following scenario: you have been charged in a multi-count indictment with several interrelated crimes—one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of structuring.  The jury acquitted you of the more serious crime of wire fraud conspiracy, but convicted you of structuring.  A good outcome, right?  The answer may actually surprise you, as your ultimate sentence

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3 Ways Federal Criminal Cases Are Unique

This video discusses 3 ways ways federal criminal cases are different from other cases. While there are many similarities between criminal cases in federal and state court (such as the fact that the United States Constitution governs both types of cases), there are also important differences between federal and state criminal cases. Failure to account for these differences is fatal

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Frequently Asked Questions about Federal Money Laundering Charges and Penalties

Money laundering charges: What is money laundering? We are experienced Federal Money Laundering Defense Attorneys in Washington, DC. Although many people think of money laundering simply making convoluted financial transactions to conceal the origin of funds obtained from criminal activity, the federal criminal money laundering laws cover a far broader range of conduct involving criminally derived property. Federal criminal money

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Understanding Proffer Agreements and Proffer Sessions

This video discusses proffer agreements and proffer sessions, including the provisions of a proffer agreement, preparation for proffer session, what to expect during a proffer session, and the strategy behind proffers. You may learn more by reading Understanding Proffers in Federal and White Collar Criminal Cases: Frequently Asked Questions.

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Should I Talk to Law Enforcement Agents?

This video discusses what you should do if a federal agent contacts you, if that means that you are in trouble, the risks of talking to federal agents, and whether an attorney can help. Learn more by reading The FBI Wants To Interview Me, What Should I do?: A Simple Question With a Complex Answer.

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Lynch v. Dimaya, Where The Johnson Court Is Headed, And How It May Get There

Last Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Lynch v. Dimaya, a case challenging the constitutionality of 18 U.S.C. § 16(b), which defines the term “crime of violence.”  As a firm, we frequently encounter these issues in our practice, and as a result have been closely following the Dimaya case. You can read our post: “Violent Felony” And “Crime

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What the McDonnell Ruling Means for Future Corruption Prosecutions

Thanks to Professor Matthew Stephenson of the Harvard Law School, we were able to guest post an article about the McDonnell decision on his blog, the Global Anticorruption Blog.  The article may be read through this link: https://globalanticorruptionblog.com/2016/08/11/guest-post-what-the-mcdonnell-ruling-means-for-future-corruption-prosecutions/    

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