Federal Criminal Appeals

When someone you love is arrested, it can be stressful — especially if you don’t know what to expect. If you’ve received a call from them, you may have limited information to work with. If you forget to ask something or don’t get all the information you need, what can you do? You may not

If you’re caught possessing, selling, or manufacturing illegal drugs, you might be subject to federal drug charges. If it has been years since your offense, you might be wondering — how long do police have to file drug charges? Is there a statute of limitations on drug charges? Here’s everything you need to know when

Generally speaking, fraud is a legal term that means that someone has intentionally misrepresented the truth or withheld or concealed important information, which caused harm to another person, for example, the loss of money. Money loss is the most common harm caused by bank fraud, which involves fraudsters perpetrating their dishonesty in a way that

If you’re facing legal charges, you should be working with a lawyer to prepare for your trial. Part of this process is figuring out whether you should have a bench trial or a jury trial. If you’re unfamiliar with both options, this decision can be difficult. If you want to learn about a bench trial

If you’ve suffered a natural disaster, you might be familiar with the Federal Emergency Management Agency or FEMA. This agency is meant to aid people who end up homeless or need money for disaster-related expenses directly following a flood, hurricane, or other catastrophes. Some people take advantage of this emergency assistance program, which means they

If you’re facing criminal charges, you will likely start hearing a lot of legal jargon as your case progresses. A presentence investigation report, also known as a PSI report, is just one legal concept you will hear about until your case is over. So why is a PSI ordered, and what does the presentence investigation