Us Federal Courts Lawyers in the USA

Federal offenses are typically considered more serious than those charged at the state level, and the penalties are usually much more harsh. If you have been charged with such an offense, it is imperative that you seek the effective legal guidance of a Kansas City federal crimes lawyer.

On July 9, 2011, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) approved rules to increase the standards for companies going public through a reverse merger to list on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), American Stock Exchange (“AMEX”) and the NASDAQ Stock Market (“NASDAQ”).

At what point in time should you consider hiring a Kansas City federal crimes attorney? Some people assume that they should wait until they are formally charged, while others feel that it is okay to wait until the trial is about to begin.

Every year, thousands of men, women and children are forced into a modern form of slave labor, otherwise known as “human trafficking.” Human trafficking is a global epidemic, predominantly affecting women and children, forcing them into slave labor and sexual exploitation.

In May, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that juveniles who commit crimes in which no one is killed can’t be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. This leaves Florida in a dilemma: it has no parole system. It was eliminated in 1983, on the reasoning that too many former inmates were committing serious crimes after being released early. Now, the state reviews only cases before 1983.

Defense Lawyers Must Prepare for Federal Sentencing

Long gone are the days when the bartender says, “How about one for the road?” A drink with friends after work can turn into the biggest financial quandary one may ever face. Driving while intoxicated offenses are at the forefront of America’s legal system. Whether considered driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI), the bottom line is DWI’s are expensive.

Discussion of whether inadvertent production of documents destroys privilege in federal litigation. Legal authority based on ninth circuit.

A discussion of some of the tactics being employed in the 2008 Presidential Election to sow seeds of distrust and fear. The author asks whether the backlash against these tactics that are generating anger and fear among voters at political rallies will yet cause John McCain, a decent man with an honorable past, to repudiate the results of his own negative campaign ads and strategies.

The author examines the recent homeschooling court victory for parents in California. While he concludes that parents of homeschooled children can rest easy for now, he also warns there may be further court rulings and regulations to come in the future.