Blog Posts in Federal Crimes

“Obstruction of Justice” has become the buzz word of the day, particularly in light of speculation about what’s to come of the infamous Mueller Report and the debate over potential criminal charges ...

As one of the most “sacred” foundational bedrocks in criminal defense, the attorney-client privilege is known to even those with the most cursory understanding of our justice system. Though most ...

Wiretapping may be viewed as the stuff of secret agents, but if you watch enough true crime documentaries, you’re likely aware it’s a serious investigation tactic actually used by law enforcement. For ...

Making false statements to the federal government or any government official is a crime. That’s the black-and-white law under Title 18 of the U.S. Code § 1001. While knowing what the law says is ...

In the U.S., individuals charged with federal crimes are subject to the United States Federal Sentencing Guidelines. Upon a conviction, whether by way of a plea agreement or a guilty verdict at trial, ...

January 2019 saw the arrival of Ohio’s long-delayed medical marijuana program. Passed under House Bill 523 in 2016, the program was slated by statute to be fully operational by September of 2018, but ...