18 U.S.C. § 1112 – Manslaughter Within Federal Jurisdiction 18 U.S.C. § 1112 is the federal statute that defines and prohibits manslaughter within U.S. federal jurisdiction. This law establishes two forms of manslaughter as unlawful killings without malice aforethought. Background of Federal Manslaughter Laws Most homicides and violent crimes…
Federal Simple Possession: Why 21 U.S.C. § 844 Hits Different If you’ve been charged with simple possession of a controlled substance under federal law, you’re probably confused. Maybe you got arrested in a national park, at an airport, or somewhere else you didn’t expect federal agents. This can be very…
If you’re sitting at your desk when FBI agents suddenly flash badges,, then you’re likely experiencing pure panic. When they start asking whether you knew about certain transactions or documents, there’s an almost irresistible urge to deny everything—even things you might have actually known about. 100%. This is IMPORTANT: that…
What is 18 U.S.C. § 1519? A Simple Explanation 18 U.S.C. § 1519 is a law that makes it illegal to destroy or change any record to try to block a federal investigation or court case. It’s also called “destruction of evidence.” This law was passed in 2002 after the…
Getting a target letter from the Federal Trade Commission – it’s a very scary process. This means they think you broke consumer protection laws, or mishandled people’s data, or maybe ran misleading advertisements. Try not to panic though. With the right strategy and an experienced attorney, you can handle this…