Sentencing is an important aspect of any criminal case, as it is the stage of the process where the court determines the penalties a defendant will face. Decisions made in the sentencing phase can mean the difference between hope and despair. In federal drug cases, it...
Jeff Sessions announces new prosecutorial policy for federal drug crimes
Last week, Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a memo to federal prosecutors nationwide in which he laid out the Justice Department’s policy with regard to the prosecution of drug crimes. The memo is a significant change from the department’s policy...
Reports highlight increases in domestic violence in FL, nationwide
According to a report recently released by the National Domestic Violence Hotline, there has been a significant increase in domestic violence calls nationwide involving immigration-related concerns. Specifically, the report found that since the rise of Donald Trump,...
FBI monitoring a rise in email fraud
When it comes to internet crimes, email is one of the most monitored areas for fraud. Whether it’s local law enforcement or the FBI, authorities are on the lookout for online schemes looking to defraud the unsuspecting.Email fraud cases can have wide-ranging...
Emerging trend stretches limits of state sexual assault laws
Sexual assault, as readers are aware, can take various forms and can follow certain trends depending on the state of popular culture. One emerging trend that has been gaining increasing attention in certain circles is the practice of “stealthing.”For those...