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Category: Criminal Justice Reform | Federal Criminal Law | Federal Sentencing
In a complicated and convoluted March 15, 2024 decision, Pulsifer v. United States, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld an Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals’ interpretation of the federal sentencing scheme’s “safety valve“ provisions—an interpretation that ensures continued restrictions on their…
Category: Criminal Justice Reform | Federal Criminal Law | Federal Sentencing
On April 14, 2024, the United States Sentencing Commission (USSC) unanimously voted to pass a package of federal sentencing reforms dealing with acquitted conduct and age considerations.
The issue of acquitted conduct, and even uncharged conduct, has long been used…
Category: Federal Criminal Law | Sex Crimes
Facing federal child pornography charges in Houston is a serious legal matter with potentially severe consequences. Being falsely accused of such a crime has devastating effects on an individual’s reputation, livelihood, and personal well-being.
Defending against such false accusations…
Category: Federal Criminal Law | Theft Crimes
Federal law, distinguishes between theft and embezzlement, and that is crucial to understanding the legal implications and potential consequences of financial misconduct. Both offenses involve wrongful acquisition of property, but they differ in key aspects such as the relationship between…
Category: Federal Criminal Law | Theft Crimes
Facing federal theft charges is a daunting experience, and the process becomes even more challenging when it involves the legal landscape of a city like Houston. As the fourth-largest city in the United States, Houston presents unique considerations when dealing…
Category: Federal Criminal Law | Federal Sentencing
The laws and guidelines governing federal sentencing have two things in common: uncertainty and complexity. This was made clear last July 24, 2023, when the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decided United States v. Vargas. The en banc court dealt…
Category: Federal Criminal Law | Federal Sentencing
A defendant’s federal sentencing memorandum aims to secure the best sentence possible for the defendant. Its value lies in the opportunity the memo gives criminal defense attorneys to put forth mitigating factors about the defendant’s background, family, social and economic…
Category: Federal Criminal Law | Federal Sentencing
FEDERAL SENTENCING: AN ALWAYS UNCERTAIN LANDSCAPE
The Sentencing Reform Act (SRA) was part of the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984. The SRA abolished the federal parole system, replaced indeterminate sentencing with determinate sentencing, eliminated rehabilitation as a primary sentencing…
Category: Conspiracy | Federal Criminal Law
A federal conspiracy charge can be a daunting experience with serious consequences upon conviction. To navigate this complex legal territory, it is crucial to understand the concept of conspiracy as a federal criminal charge, the elements required for conviction, and…
Category: Criminal Justice Reform | Federal Criminal Law | Police Misconduct
Islam is one of the three Abrahamic religions, just like Christianity and Judaism. None of these religions espouse violence to secure a religious or political objective. But we know that within all religions are fanatical elements that embrace violence and…
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