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Facing federal charges can feel like staring at a math problem where the answer is years of your life. The tables, points and categories seem designed to confuse you. This guide explains how federal courts actually calculate a recommended sentence. Why the guidelines...
As a health care provider, someone who owns or works in a health care-related business or even as an individual, there is always a chance you could be caught up in a health care fraud investigation. There is also a chance you could end up facing criminal charges over...
Facing serious criminal allegations and high-level drug charges goes far beyond simple drug possession charges. Perhaps you have been accused of interstate drug trafficking, for example, or manufacturing drugs. The charges you are facing could be life-changing. During...
If you are facing serious felony charges, such as drug charges or white-collar crime allegations, then you need to know exactly how the police can gather evidence in the case. There is a good chance that they will want to search for evidence on your cellphone. This...
You might think a deleted text disappears the moment you erase it. However, federal agents often recover those messages with modern tools and legal requests. Here’s how deleted texts resurface and why they can shape the direction of your case. Deleted texts can be...
Many young people don’t realize the consequences of their actions regarding having underage partners. While the difference of a few years doesn’t mean much in adult relationships, the same age gap is a big problem when one of the partners is still a minor. Learn more...
Earlier this year, we discussed how people can find themselves in serious trouble with the law for helping others evade arrest. This assistance can result in charges like obstruction of justice or being an accessory after the fact. Another, less well-known, offense...
The distribution of illicit drugs is a crime. While Michigan has legalized recreational cannabis, there are still many drugs that are illegal to possess and consume in Michigan. There are also many restrictions on the use of legalized cannabis. Some people decide that...
Most people associate money laundering with organized crime or dramatic movie plots, characterized by shady deals and secret offshore accounts. Yet the reality is that ordinary individuals can be drawn into laundering activities without realizing it. Criminal networks...
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act was designed to target organized crime, but its reach has expanded to many types of alleged criminal activity. Law enforcement agencies often spend months or even years gathering evidence before making...
