Law… Did the 47 Senators Commit Treason? 11 Mar 2015 It's been a while since people have thrown the "T" word around with abandon. The last time I can remember hearing someone being called a traitor was back during George…
Law… TYSK: 5 Reasons Conspiracy Charges are Bears 10 Mar 2015 I can't tell you how many times I've spoken with someone who was recently arrested for a federal drug conspiracy, and that person says "they didn't even find drugs on…
Law… “I Just Got a Target Letter; Now What?” 27 Feb 2015 If you have received a letter from a United States Attorneys Office in your area stating that you are a target in, or the subject of, a federal criminal investigation, that's…
Law… KSM and Others Leave Gitmo for New York? 13 Nov 2009 Interesting. According to the AP (and others), five Gitmo detainees will be tried in a civilian court in New York for the 9/11 attacks. Among these detainees will apparently be…
Law… Federal Robbery Sentencing 9 Nov 2009 Like I've said before, "street crimes" don't often get prosecuted in federal court, even though they technically can. Which is why this announcement from last week is surprising: an Indianapolis…
Law… Federal Hate Crimes Legislation 28 Oct 2009 Earlier today, I mentioned that the FBI (and other federal agencies) doesn't typically investigate "street crimes" like assault. Nonetheless, there's a new federal crime to be aware of today, and…
Law… Murder as Terrorism? Hold up a moment… 28 Oct 2009 It is somewhat axiomatic that the FBI doesn't generally investigate so-called "street crimes" such as assault, rape, murder, and even low-level drug use. This isn't because there aren't federal laws…
Law… Medical Marijuana Update … Update 19 Oct 2009 The United States Department of Justice has issued a press release on the changes to the prosecution of medical marijuana providers. According to Attorney General Holder, "This balanced policy formalizes…
Law… It’s a Start 16 Oct 2009 According to the St. Louis Dispatch, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin will be introducing legislation to rectify the severe disparity in cocaine base and cocaine powder federal punishment. Currently it takes…
Law… Terrorism Charges 24 Sep 2009 As expected, according to the AP, one of the individuals arrested last week in Denver for making false statements has apparently been indicted in New York on conspiracy to use…
