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Facing a federal criminal charge is an intimidating prospect, and the pivotal moment in such cases often is the issuance of a federal indictment. This article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of federal indictments, shedding light on the process leading up to an indictment and the implications it holds for individuals involved in federal criminal defense cases. What is
Fraud is a serious criminal offense that encompasses a broad range of activities and is covered by numerous federal laws. Health care fraud, bankruptcy fraud, and mortgage fraud are just a few of the different types of fraud cases that federal agencies investigate. In each of these cases, the consequences of a prosecution or conviction can be severe, including loss
A “reverse proffer” is a term used in criminal law, specifically in the context of plea bargaining. Usually, a proffer session is a meeting between the prosecution and the defense during which the defense offers information in exchange for some sort of leniency or concession in the case. The idea is to “proffer” or offer up some kind of valuable
A target letter is typically sent by federal prosecutors to individuals who are the target of a grand jury investigation. A target, per the U.S. Attorneys Manual, is “a person as to whom the prosecutor or the grand jury has substantial evidence linking him or her to the commission of a crime and who, in the judgment of the prosecutor,
If you have received a target letter, you undoubtedly have many questions about what this means for you and what your next steps should be. In this post, we will seek to answer the most basic questions regarding federal target letters and direct you to the best possible response: hiring skilled federal criminal defense attorneys such as those at Burnham
Last month, the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) placed sanctions on the cryptocurrency mixer “Tornado Cash” and associated wallets. This is part of a larger government effort to crack down on cryptocurrency money laundering and could raise additional avenues of criminal liability for those who use crypto currency in relation to other illegal activities. Not only will defendants be
The Biden Administration has announced that it will take tough measures against those accused of PPP fraud. President Biden announced a plan to name a Chief for Pandemic Relief Fraud, and called on Congress to provide enhanced resources and penalties. More recently, the DOJ announced that it has established a COVID 19 Strike Force to investigate and prosecute cases of
If you haven’t paid attention to Second Amendment law for the past fifteen years or so here is a quick summary: In 2008 the Supreme Court said the Second Amendment gives citizens a personal right to keep firearms in the home for self defense (even when unconnected to militia service) and in 2022 the Court in New York State Rifle
In a prior post, we laid out some basics about investigations conducted by federal offices of inspectors general (OIG). It focused on the purpose and authority of OIG’s as set forth in federal law. Here, we’ll give you a few practical tips we’ve picked up over the years you won’t find in the U.S. Code. We’ll tell you some important
The Role and Authority of Federal Inspectors General The Inspector General Act of 1978 established IG offices in many federal agencies. One of the responsibilities given to these offices was investigation of fraud. Since 1978, the number of federal Inspectors General has increased from 12 to more than 75. To carry out their duty to investigate fraud, IG offices are
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