Category: Federal Criminal Defense

Federal Criminal Forfeiture Defense Saves Client $550,000

A federal criminal case can threaten much more than a defendant’s liberty. The government may also attempt to seize money, property, and other assets through criminal forfeiture.

In one federal case in Chicago, the government sought a Preliminary Order...

Federal Gun Charges: Mere Proximity Is Not Constructive Possession

Finding a firearm near a person does not automatically prove that the person possessed the gun.

That distinction can be critical in a federal prosecution under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g). When...

Vindictive Prosecution: When Prosecutors Retaliate Against a Defendant

Federal prosecutors have broad discretion in deciding whether to bring criminal charges and what charges to pursue. That discretion, however, has constitutional limits.

The government cannot punish a defendant for exercising a constitutional or statutory...

Federal Entrapment Defense: When Is a Defendant Entitled to a Jury Instruction?

Federal law enforcement officers are permitted to conduct undercover investigations, use confidential informants, create sting operations, and provide suspects with opportunities to commit crimes.

But there is a constitutional and legal...