When you are arrested, you have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can be used against you in court. Even if you choose to answer questions, you can stop answering them at any time and the police must stop asking them.
You have the right to speak to an attorney before questioning and to […]
The Jencks Act provides that upon a motion by the defendant, the Government is required to disclose a witness’s prior statements that are in the Government’s possession at the time the request is made. In order for the Government to be compelled to disclose a witness’s prior statements, the statements must relate to the subject […]
There is no way around it, Federal Criminal Defense is expensive. However, after we fully understand the extent of your problems, our firm will quote you a flat fee for our representation in your case at each level of the investigation or process.
Our flat fees do not increase and we are happy to work with […]
The advantage of a criminal record expungement in NC by a lawyer is that a person can truthfully and lawfully say that he or she was never arrested, charged, or convicted of the offense in question. This is a valuable option when filling out applications for school or work, and it applies in all situations […]
That is a very complicated question. Even we attorneys who practice in Federal Court all the time have difficulty explaining it. If you want to truly understand the Guidelines, the best place to start is HERE.
International money laundering is a federal offense. The elements of this offense include:
Monetary instruments that are transported internationally. The instruments must either originate or terminate in the United States.
Defendant acted with the intent to promote the carrying on of the illegal activity, concealed the original transaction, attempted to avoid tax liability, or attempted to avoid […]
If you do not go to court on the date that you are supposed to appear, an Order for Arrest may be issued on that day. If you miss court, go to the Clerk’s Office immediately and explain the situation. You may be assigned another court date or you may not. Asking […]
North Carolina prosecutors have considerable authority over the calendaring of criminal cases for trial. Arbitrary or tactically motivated calendaring decisions may be challenged as a violation of a defendant’s constitutional rights. Such decisions may also violate the statutory limitations on prosecutors’ calendaring authority in G.S. 7A-49.4.