Category Archives: Criminal Defense and Trials
Two Roads Below the Guidelines: Why Variance and Departure Are Not the Same Word
Anyone facing federal sentencing eventually hears both terms thrown around in the same breath, as though they mean the same thing. They do not. A departure and a variance can both result in a lower sentence than the federal guidelines suggest, but they get there through entirely different legal doors. Understanding which door applies… Read More »
One Word Can Mean Decades: Murder Two Versus Manslaughter One in New York
Two homicide charges can describe strikingly similar events on paper and still carry wildly different consequences. Under New York law, the line between murder in the second degree and manslaughter in the first degree often comes down to a single legal concept: intent. So what actually separates these two charges, and why does the… Read More »
Bank Fraud Charges – An Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney Can Help
Federal Bank Fraud Requires a Dedicated Fraud Lawyer Intelligent Defense Against Complex Fraud Charges When facing bank fraud charges, navigating the complex web of federal crimes demands the expertise of a seasoned criminal defense attorney and fraud lawyer. Embracing a wide range of offenses, from embezzlement to money laundering, the charges brought forth by… Read More »