by Jeff Weiner | Jan 25, 2018 | Blog, Fraud
The mortgage and credit industry is highly regulated, so any paperwork mistake made by an employee can easily lead to allegations of fraud. Although prosecutors must prove that a defendant attempted to commit fraud in order to be convicted, the defendants could suffer...
by Jeff Weiner | Jan 18, 2018 | Blog, Criminal Defense
Resisting arrest is a serious federal offense punishable by up to eight years in prison. Unfortunately, many are unfairly accused of this crime, being victims of excessive use of force by law enforcement officers. To speak to an attorney who can reduce or even dismiss...
by Jeff Weiner | Jan 11, 2018 | Blog, Criminal Defense
Both state and federal law prohibit the possession of controlled substances. In addition, federal law specifically penalizes the possession of illegal drugs with the intention of selling. Prosecutors must demonstrate the defendants’ intention to sell such...
by Jeff Weiner | Jan 4, 2018 | Blog, Criminal Defense
Federal law prohibits the use and sale of drug paraphernalia, so even when a person is not arrested for drug possession, he or she could end up in prison if found to be in possession of certain items. Arrests for possession, sale, or transportation of drug...
