There’s no telling who’s selling drugs these days. Someone off the streets could randomly come up to you and try and sell something. Or, it could be a relative or even your roommate – and that might spell trouble for you. Some people can go their entire lives without...
Month: August 2022
What to look for when officers show up with a search warrant
When law enforcement agencies at all levels want to search someone’s home or office, they like the element of surprise. That means the people who live or work there often have no idea they’re going to show up and may not even realize that they’re under criminal...
Difference between “witnesses,” “subjects” and “targets” of federal investigations
You have just learned that you have somehow become embroiled in a federal investigation. You might protest that you didn’t do anything wrong, so how is it possible that you got dragged into the investigation? The answer lies in what the Department of Justice views as...
What are the consequences of missing a court date?
If you are facing criminal charges then it’s highly likely that you’ll have to attend a number of court hearings. When pleading not guilty, the most important of these will be the trial date. What happens if you cannot make it on a certain day? Will the court show...
What are my options if I lost my case at trial?
Losing a criminal trial can be devastating for a defendant and their loved ones. After a serious charge, the defendant faces the possibility of an immediate arrest and incarceration, even while they are waiting for their sentence. In any event, the defendant receives...
What are federal drug schedules?
The war on drugs was officially launched in the ‘80s. Back then, the message was “Just Say No.” Yet, here we are, four decades later drugs are still a huge problem that plagues the United States. As more designer drugs hit the streets, the federal government...