The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution protects the citizens of the United States from an unreasonable search and seizure of their property and persons. If a police officer or government agent fails to perform a lawful search and obtains evidence of an...
Federal firearm offenses are very serious. An individual convicted of federal firearms offenses can face prison time, long probationary periods and much more. A person prohibited to possess a firearm can face either federal or state charges. Under federal statute a...
With its close proximity to Mexico, Southern California has long been notorious for drug trafficking and the illegal drug trade. Unfortunately, sometimes good people can get caught up in the bad decisions of others. This is sometimes referred to as guilt by...
The federal government takes financial fraud very seriously. Individuals suspected of financial crimes such as fraud or embezzlement often face long and invasive federal investigations, as well as aggressive federal prosecutions. Furthermore, while penalties for...
While the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects a person's right to bear arms, there are actually many restrictions on gun ownership. Under the Brady Act, for example, a person cannot own a gun if they were convicted of a crime that is punishable by more...
California state and federal drug trafficking laws make it illegal for individuals to sell, transport and illegally import certain controlled substances such as methamphetamine, heroine, cocaine and marijuana. Penalties for drug trafficking offenses can range...
Federal authorities and the Internal Revenue Service take tax fraud and tax evasion incredibly seriously. Individuals convicted of a federal offense for tax fraud or tax evasion can face stiff fines, the forfeiture of property and even long sentences in federal...
Both federal and state law prohibits the manufacturing, cultivation, trafficking, distribution and possession of certain illegal substances. While the penalties for drug charges can vary dramatically depending on the substance and intended use, drug trafficking...
White-collar crime covers a broad category of criminal activities. In general, what unifies white-collar crime is that the perpetrators or suspects are professionals who use deceit or fraud for financial gains through illegal means. Common types of white-collar crime...
It may seem unlikely but it is possible to build a successful defense against a weapons charge. It may be prudent for anyone accused of state or federal firearms offenses to hire a skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney. Depending on the nature of the...