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DOJ Target Letters
Read the article: DOJ Target LettersYou received a target letter from the U.S. Attorney’s office. You’re freaked out. You Googled “What should I do if I received a target letter?” and you’re now…
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Federal Bankruptcy Fraud: Chapter 7 and 11 Fraud Charges
Read →: Federal Bankruptcy Fraud: Chapter 7 and 11 Fraud ChargesFiling for bankruptcy is supposed to provide a fresh start. But lying in bankruptcy proceedings is a federal crime. Bankruptcy fraud under…
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Federal EIDL Fraud Charges: SBA Loan Fraud Defense
Read →: Federal EIDL Fraud Charges: SBA Loan Fraud DefenseEconomic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) were supposed to help small businesses survive COVID-19. But the program's loose controls led to massive fraud-and…
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Federal PPP Loan Fraud: COVID-19 Relief Fraud Defense
Read →: Federal PPP Loan Fraud: COVID-19 Relief Fraud DefenseThe Paycheck Protection Program seemed like a lifeline during COVID-19. Now its become a prosecution target. Federal prosecutors have charged thousands with…
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Federal Harboring Illegal Aliens: Transporting and Concealing Charges
Read →: Federal Harboring Illegal Aliens: Transporting and Concealing ChargesFederal Harboring Illegal Aliens: Transporting and Concealing Charges You answered the door and federal agents flashed they're badges. Or maybe your sitting…
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Federal Human Smuggling Defense: Alien Smuggling Charges
Read →: Federal Human Smuggling Defense: Alien Smuggling ChargesYour facing federal alien smuggling charges under 8 U.S.C. § 1324, and the reality is terrifying. The conviction rate in federal court…
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Federal Interstate Domestic Violence: Crossing State Lines
Read →: Federal Interstate Domestic Violence: Crossing State LinesYou crossed a state line. Maybe you drove from California to Nevada during an argument that got physical. Maybe you called from…
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Federal Murder-For-Hire Charges: Contract Killing Defense
Read →: Federal Murder-For-Hire Charges: Contract Killing DefenseFederal Murder-for-Hire Charges: Contract Killing Defense You've been charged with federal murder-for-hire. Your phone was seized, your bank accounts are frozen, and…
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Federal Kidnapping Charges: Lindbergh Law Defense
Read →: Federal Kidnapping Charges: Lindbergh Law DefenseThe FBI just knocked on your door. Federal agents are reading you your rights for kidnapping charges under something called the "Lindbergh…
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Federal Hate Crime Charges: Civil Rights Violations
Read →: Federal Hate Crime Charges: Civil Rights ViolationsFederal Hate Crime Charges: Civil Rights Violations The FBI showing up at your door isn't like dealing with local police. Your facing…
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Federal Assault on Federal Officer: LEO Assault Charges
Read →: Federal Assault on Federal Officer: LEO Assault ChargesFederal Assault on Federal Officer: LEO Assault Charges Your sitting in federal custody right now, hands still shaking from the confrontation. What…
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Federal Threats Against President: Secret Service Investigations
Read →: Federal Threats Against President: Secret Service InvestigationsYou saw the caller ID: "U.S. Secret Service." Your stomach dropped. Maybe it was that angry tweet about the President. Maybe it…
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Federal Terrorism Charges: Material Support Defense
Read →: Federal Terrorism Charges: Material Support DefenseYour phone buzzes at 5:47 AM. Through the window, you see six black SUVs parked in your driveway. Before you can process…
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