Federal Crimes

Federal Crimes What are Federal Laws? Federal laws are passed by Congress and apply throughout the United States, including Washington D.C. Often times, criminal acts are considered offenses in both State and Federal law; prosecutors must then decide whether the perpetrator should be tried in State or Federal Court. Some crimes are written in TitleRead More

PUSH FOR LIGHTER SENTENCES FOR WHITE COLLAR CRIMES

GROUP PUSHES FOR LIGHTER SENTENCES FOR WHITE COLLAR CRIMES Families Against Mandatory Minimums has entered the picture for Americans convicted of fraud and other white-collar crimes. An advocacy group that has primarily fought strict drug sentences, has begun to shift their attention towards lighter punishment for financial crimes. It’s been noted that sentences in cases ofRead More