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The word "insurrection" carries enormous weight in American politics and law. It conjures images of armed rebellion, the overthrow of government, and the most serious threat to the constitutional order. When federal prosecutors discuss…

Federal smuggling charges cover far more than drugs crossing the border. Under 18 U.S.C. § 545, smuggling includes bringing any merchandise into the United States "contrary to law" - which encompasses products that are perfectly…

OK so you missed a court date and now you are panicking. Maybe you forgot. Maybe something came up. Maybe you are scared of what is going to happen with your case. Whatever the…

The defendant thought his exposure was two years. That's what he'd read online about aggravated identity theft-a two-year mandatory minimum. What he didn't understand was that those two years would be added to the…

A single customer complaint on your BrokerCheck record can follow you for a decade or longer-affecting your ability to change firms, build client relationships, and advance your career in the securities industry. Even complaints…

Wisconsin has two federal districts prosecuting PPP fraud, and federal prosecutors told The Badger Project they've charged nearly 40 people as of January 2024. The Eastern District in Milwaukee just extracted $10.8 million from…

You're facing federal charges and everyone keeps telling you the same thing: take the plea deal. Your lawyer is explaining something about "acceptance of responsibility" and "trial penalties." The numbers being thrown around are…

Two FBI agents standing at your front door is one of the most terrifying experiences most Americans will ever face. Your heart races, your palms sweat, and every instinct tells you to be helpful,…

You're facing a federal criminal trial and you've been researching your options. Maybe you think a bench trial - where a judge decides your case instead of a jury - would work better for…

You made the decision to cooperate. You signed the agreement. You gave the government everything they asked for. Now comes the part that terrifies most cooperating witnesses more than anything else: actually taking the…