Attorney Petro Files 7th Circuit Brief
Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Michael J. Petro is pleased to announce that he has successfully filed the appellate brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in the...
Zero Point Sentencing Amendment Explained
Zero Point Offender Sentencing Attorney Michael J. Petro Explains New Guidelines Amendment
Introduction to the Zero Point Sentencing AmendmentThe United States Sentencing Guidelines are the backbone of the federal criminal justice system,...
Federal Compassionate Release Attorney Michael J. Petro
In recent years, compassionate release has emerged as a vital legal recourse for federal inmates facing extraordinary circumstances during their incarceration. Compassionate release provides a lifeline to those who are seriously ill, elderly, or experiencing other compelling reasons that...
Federal Sentencing Guidelines
In the complex world of federal criminal law, one critical aspect that can significantly impact the outcome of a case is the United States Sentencing Guidelines (USSG). These guidelines are a cornerstone...
Federal Price-Fixing Attorney
Federal Price-Fixing Attorney Michael J. Petro is a Top Antitrust Lawyer and Price-Fixing Attorney in Chicago, Tampa, and around the United States. Attorney Petro has fought hard against the Department of...
11th Circuit Criminal Appeals Attorney
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals is a formidable legal arena that demands specialized knowledge and expertise. Attorney Michael J. Petro has represented clients on criminal appeals in the Federal Appellate Courts in the United States for over thirty years. If you’re involved...
Chicago’s Most Dangerous ‘L’ Stops
According to the news, Chicago is a dangerous place. So dangerous that an outsider could easily envision a massive free-for-all, with bullets flying everywhere. But anyone who’s spent any amount of time in the Windy City knows a far different reality.
Medicare Fraud and Abuse Cases
In recent years, Medicare fraud and abuse cases have been on the rise in the United States. Nowhere is the problem more visible than in Chicago, where an increase in the number of cases has prompted officials to...
Federal Crime Sentencing Guidelines
The Federal Sentencing Guidelines are nonbinding instructions for punishing criminal defendants in a uniform manner.
Although the 2017 sentencing guidelines are not compulsory, judges must consider them as they assess appropriate sentences for defendants convicted in the federal court system. When judges deviate from the guidelines, they are required...
Plea Negotiations and Agreements in Federal Court
Many criminal cases frequently end in plea agreements before a trial ever begins. If you are facing federal charges, Michael Petro can work with you and the prosecutors to negotiate a plea agreement.
At the federal level, rules for sentencing are very complicated. Many federal offenses have mandatory sentencing requirements. Prosecutors...