scotus raises concerns over federal sentencing guidelines
Two Supreme Court Justices on opposite sides of the ideological spectrum raise concerns over the lack of action of the United States Sentencing commission in resolving an important guidelines dispute.
Understanding Federal Criminal Sentencing
97% of federal defendants throw themselves at the mercy of the court and plead guilty only to proceed to a federal sentencing hearing unprepared and unaware of what actually occurs and how to achieve the lowest possible federal sentencing. Let’s change that. A federal sentence is determined based on a complex decision involving guidelines, “relevant conduct” and the pre-sentence report. Learn exactly what occurs during a federal sentencing hearing.
Internment
113,000 Japanese Americans were arrested by their government during Japanese internment. One took his case all the way to the Supreme Court. And while it took over forty years to obtain justice, he won. This is the story of Fred Korematsu.
Chances Are you’re a Felon
Ever taken a hit of a joint? Passed one to a friend? Yep thats right, you’re a felon. 40,000 inmates are in federal prison right now for marijuana related convictions. Federal law still punishes the possession, manufacture, and distribution of Marijuana by up to 20 years in prison. But the recently proposed Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act proposes to provide relief.
FBI HONEYPOT TOOK DOWN ENCRYPTED MESSAGING
Learn how the FBI took over an encrypted messaging company and systematically shut down encrypted messaging platforms to drive traffic to its honeypot.
Mayo Clinic Trained Physician Acquitted of Drug Trafficking
Mayo Clinic trained physician Joseph Oesterling was acquitted of all counts of drug trafficking for allegedly running a pill mill in Caro Michigan. He was represented by Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Ronald W. Chapman II.
West Virginia Physician Acquitted of All Charges
Healthcare fraud and drug trafficking full acquittal secured by Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Ronald W. Chapman II. Dr. Aggarwal was accused of unlawfully prescribing the drug Suboxone at a West Virginia drug treatment clinic. He was cleared of all charges by the West Virginia Federal Jury.
How the Feds Used 7 Words to Jail Hundreds of Doctors
Learn how the federal government's crackdown on oxycodone and other opioids has caused unintended consequences for doctors who prescribe pain medication legitimately.