They became known as the “Newburgh Four”: James Cromitie, David Williams, Onta Williams, and Laquerre Payen. The FBI arrested the four men on May 20, 2009, on terrorism-related offenses involving a plot to attack the Air National Guard in Newburgh,…
Category: Federal Criminal Law
2023
Category: Federal Criminal Law
Convicted of a federal crime and being sent to a federal prison is a serious punishment. Both
have long-lasting consequences.
However, some individuals already serving time in prison may be subject to additional
prosecutions for crimes they have allegedly committed.…
2023
Category: Credit Card Fraud | Federal Criminal Law
Credit card fraud may not seem like a serious crime because it happens daily to people all over the globe. This can lead to the mistaken impression that it is no big deal. But we can assure that federal prosecutors…
2023
Category: Crimes on Indian Land | Federal Criminal Law
Texas is a state with a rich history, both as part of the United States and before the United States ever came into existence.
Today, the native peoples who have been on this land for thousands of years have…
2023
There have been a significant number of news stories about government officials choosing to ignore legislative subpoenas and whether they will face criminal charges as a result. Federal subpoenas, whether issued by Congress ort a federal court is serious business.…
2023
Category: Arrest Warrants | Federal Criminal Law
Federal law enforcement agencies such as the FBI, ATF, and DEA are authorized to investigate criminal activity on behalf of the U.S. government. They gather evidence against a person they believe has committed a crime and then take the evidence…
2022
Category: Federal Criminal Law | Police Misconduct | terrorism
By the turn of the 21 century, the FBI believed it had put the dark legacy of J. Edgar Hoover behind it—a legacy that included the illegal surveillance of anti-war groups, civil rights organizations, and the Black Panther Party. But…
2022
Category: Federal Criminal Law | Statute of Limitations
Federal crimes can occur in any state, including including Texas. When these crimes occur, the Department of Justice, which oversees all federal criminal prosecution, has a specific period of time to prosecute the case.
The federal government’s methods in these…
2022
Category: Crimes on Airplanes | Federal Criminal Law
The holidays are full of travelers. Many travelers like the convenience of airplanes to get them where they’re going. As a result, flights are overbooked, airports are overcrowded with people, and bad behavior is more than likely to occur.
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2022
The United States Constitution is an amazing document. It serves a vital purpose in this country, as it spells out Americans’ rights. These rights separate the United States from many other countries around the world – especially Americans’ right to…