You Have the Right to Remain Silent, But Your Finger Does Not
Do you use a password to lock your phone? Or do you use a fingerprint to unlock your phone through Touch ID technology? Many people think that a fingerprint would be more secure; however, it depends on who you are […]
Prison Sentencing Reform Takes a Big Step Forward
Sentencing reform has taken a big step forward in reducing mandatory minimum sentences for nonviolent offenders. The House Judiciary Committee has approved the Sentencing Reform Act of 2015, which is now making its way to the House of Representatives. The bill will […]
Doctors Charged With Massive Insurance Fraud
With the rising cost of health care, many patients are on the hook for pricey medical bills after treatment. While most doctors and hospitals are charging the market rates for medical care, some more unscrupulous patients and healthcare providers are […]
Federal Kidnapping Charges in Bizarre Ransom Plot
In a kidnapping story so bizarre the it was recently the subject of an NBC Dateline story, a federal grand jury has indicted a man in California for allegedly abducting a woman for ransom. Matthew Muller, 38-years-old, will be facing life in […]
6,000 Federal Prison Inmates Cleared for Release
It’s not often that Republicans and Democrats can agree on anything, but one issue has recently brought the two sides together. After decades of enforcing harsh penalties for simple and non-violent drug crimes, lawmakers are now moving towards a more […]
Murder Conviction in Federal Border Patrol Agent Killing
Two Mexican nationals have been convicted of federal murder charges in the death of a Border Patrol agent. The two men, Ivan Soto-Barraza and Jesus Leonel Sanchez-Meza, were members of a “rip crew,” which is a group that robs drug […]
Former Peanut Executive Avoids Federal Life Sentence
A federal judge in Georgia sentenced former peanut company executive Stewart Parnell to 28 years in a federal prison for his role in the salmonella-related outbreak that killed nine, and sickened hundreds more. This is the longest prison sentence ever […]
Before You Decide to Hide Out from Federal Prosecutors
Before you decide to hide out from federal criminal prosecution, you will probably find that investigators won’t quickly forget about you. Months, years, or even decades later, the feds are not likely to let you move on, and may continue […]
Will the Justice Department Be Coming After Wall Street
The U.S. Justice Department has gone after big banks for corporate wrongdoing and secured billions in fines, but prosecutors largely ignored corporate executives. Former Attorney General Eric Holder faced criticism for what some saw as leniency towards the executives. Now, […]
The Right Side of the Justice System Supports Sentencing Reform
Non-violent drug offenders are the favored children of our justice system when we discuss sentencing reform. Almost universally, when the subject is discussed, this group of individuals is well-advocated for. Now, 130 judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement officials have lent […]