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The two issues that a federal court considers in its determination of whether to release a defendant on bond pending trial are whether he or he poses a serious risk of flight, or a danger (including physical and financial harm) to any other person or the community. The Process The arresting agency must take the [...]

A subject is a person whose conduct is within the scope of the investigation, but whom the government hasn’t yet determined has committed a crime.  A target is a person against whom the government has obtained substantial evidence linking him or her to a crime, and who the government has decided will be a defendant in a forthcoming prosecution. Who Is a “Subject” in a Federal Investigation? Federal law enforcement agents [...]

If you find yourself charged with a crime, you may picture court as the tense back and forth of witness testimony and cross-examination. This may be a part of it, but your fate will ultimately be determined at a sentencing hearing. This is depicted less often in the media, so you may not know what [...]

Our cell phones are more than simple devices–they house most of our personal information, conversations, and sometimes revealing data. Many people would be lost without their phones on a daily basis. So what happens if the police want your phone during an investigation? With a warrant, they can take your devices whether you’re willing or [...]

In the United States, everyone involved in a criminal trial has a set of rights that must be honored throughout the entire process. This includes criminal defendants, even those accused of extremely vicious crimes. The principle of innocent until proven guilty means that, until a conviction takes place, these defendants have all the rights of [...]

Any time you are charged with a crime, there are serious consequences to consider. Depending on the exact scenario, you could be facing fines, jail time, and other punishment, as well as a permanent criminal record. However, the details of your charge can make a huge difference in the severity of these punishments, particularly whether [...]