What is an analogue or synthetic drug? They are often referred to as “designer drugs,” and are typically found at gas stations and convenience stores. The Controlled Substance Analogue Enforcement Act of 1986 defines analogue drugs as those where the chemical structure of the synthetic drug is substantially similar to
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Sexual crimes, including those involving online activities are becoming more and more prevalent.   Federal Sex Crimes involve stringent rules, high penalties, and the complete destruction of one’s personal life.  Allegations alone can be devastating.   Coupled with the embarrassment, the psychological trauma associated with these Federal and State Sex Offenses require
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Lately, there has been a rush of prosecutions in the area of what we legal practitioners like to call White Collar Crime.  Of course, this term is just the umbrella descriptor for a whole host of federal crimes for which convictions can have dire consequences.  This would include criminal allegations
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Healthcare Fraud is becoming an increasing prosecutorial phenomenon in the federal criminal justice system.  Many U.S. Attorney’s Offices across the country are filing criminal charges against physicians and their staff for violating federal law regarding the use of Medicare/Medicaid- namely fraudulent billing practices.   Understanding the complexity of the federal system,
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Corporations can be indicted by the Government for a variety of criminal activities. These crimes charged against corporations should not be taken lightly. Unfortunately, federal crimes  against corporations are inherently more complex in nature,  involve serious criminal acts and then the possibility of serious  penalties- and all require a keen understanding of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, applicable
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