by Gilles Law | Sep 6, 2018 | Blog Posts, Federal Criminal Defense
Wire Fraud Wire Fraud is a federal crime that involves any scheme or plan that intends to defraud someone out of money or anything of value. This crime involves the use of any mass communications means such as wire, radio, television, or the internet. In blog, we...
by Gilles Law | Sep 6, 2018 | Blog Posts, Federal Criminal Defense
Federal Drug Trafficking Charges Federal drug trafficking is a term that is often misunderstood by the general public. When people hear the term trafficking, they often associate with movement. That movement can come in the form of buying, selling, or distributing. ...
by Gilles Law | Sep 2, 2018 | Blog Posts, Federal Criminal Defense
Supervised Release Violations in Federal Court A period of supervised release is something that every federal defendant should expect after they are convicted of a federal crime and sentenced to prison time. Federal criminal charges can have very serious...
by Gilles Law | Sep 1, 2018 | Blog Posts, Federal Criminal Defense
Death penalty in Federal Court Though many states have abolished the death penalty, both North Carolina and South Carolina have not (click here to read about the death penalty in North Carolina). In addition, federal courts still impose the death penalty on...
by Gilles Law | Aug 31, 2018 | Blog Posts, Federal Criminal Defense
Federal Jurisdiction Federal Jurisdiction – when does a federal court have federal jurisdiction over a criminal charge? Jurisdiction is the power for a court to decide a matter, whether the matter is criminal or civil. If a court does not have jurisdiction, they...
by Gilles Law | Aug 30, 2018 | Blog Posts, Federal Criminal Defense
Firearm enhancements in federal court Firearm enhancements can greatly increase an already-harsh federal sentence. Firearm enhancements are just one way in which a federal sentence can be increased. We explore firearm enhancements and how they affect federal...