Legal Blog: Federal Criminal Procedure

Target Letters – What to Do If You Receive One

This video discusses target letters in federal criminal investigations. Here we offer a basic overview of target letters: what they are, and what to do and not to do if you receive a target letter. Read more about Target Letters From Federal Law Enforcement.

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Obtaining Favorable Evidence From The Prosecution: Understanding the Brady Rule

Criminal cases in the United States follow, for the most part, an adversarial model.  This means that each side bears primary responsibility for finding and presenting evidence supporting its arguments, while a neutral arbiter—such as a judge or a jury, decides between those competing versions of facts (or law).  An important exception to this adversarial model is the Brady rule,

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5 Things You Need To Know About Federal Sentencing

This video discusses top 5 things you should know about federal sentencing. If you are facing federal criminal charges and elect to plead guilty rather than face trial, you will need the assistance of a seasoned federal sentencing attorney to navigate the sentencing process. Learn more about The Federal Sentencing Process. ​

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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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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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Case Study: Guilty Plea in Alexandria Federal Court by Former TV Pundit

The Washington Post recently reported on a guilty plea in the Alexandria federal courthouse: read here. The initial reporting on the case focused on the allegation that the defendant, Wayne Simmons, falsely claimed to have been a CIA paramilitary operative. Federal prosecutors previously alleged through the indictment that Mr. Simmons never worked for the CIA. In the guilty plea, however, Mr. Simmons continues

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Pretrial Release in Federal Criminal Cases

If you or someone you know is facing, or may face, federal criminal charges, the first question is often: how to obtain pretrial release? If you know the federal criminal charges are coming in advance, your criminal attorney may be able to arrange for you to turn yourself in at a specific time and be released promptly.  However, in the

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