Those facing federal prosecution stand accused of breaking the laws of the United States rather than the laws of Louisiana or another state. Their charges may involve allegations that they engaged in questionable interstate transactions or the use of key federal...
The U.S. court systems are complex, and there is often confusion when it comes to understanding what qualifies as a federal case. Knowing the differences between state, local, and federal cases can be vital in protecting your legal rights. Federal charges Generally,...
When people talk about breaking the law, they mostly focus on state statutes, like speed limits or laws against shoplifting. However, some individuals will face prosecution not from state government entities but the federal government. Numerous circumstances can lead...
The Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act was enacted nearly 20 years ago, in 2002, in the wake of the Enron and other corporate scandals. These scandals involved executives, with the help of their accountants, overstating their assets, hiding liabilities and otherwise...
You have been arrested and charged with drug trafficking. You argue that you never transported the drugs, so you should be innocent. The police in your community may not listen to you-instead they bring in federal law enforcement. Now, you may be pretty worried. Even...
People often take little liberties in how they answer questions or speak to one another. For example, if your boss asks how many hours per week you spend actively working, you don't want to admit that you spend an hour checking social media at your desk every day, so...
The RICO Act is a federal law that was passed in 1970 to combat organized crime and is abbreviated as "RICO." Traditionally, organized crime brings to mind the Mafia for which it was created. However, RICO has evolved over the years and has been applied to a variety...
Some actions violate both state law and federal law. That means it’s possible to try a defendant in both state court and federal court for the same offense if prosecutors choose to do so. Typically, federal prosecutors won’t use their resources to try someone if...
