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18 U.S.C. § 1113 – Attempt to commit murder/manslaughter
18 U.S.C. § 1113 – Attempt to Commit Murder/Manslaughter 18 U.S.C. § 1113 – Attempt to Commit Murder/Manslaughter 18 U.S.C. § 1113 is a federal law that criminalizes attempting to commit murder or manslaughter within… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 1114 – Murder/attempted murder of federal officers and employees
18 U.S.C. § 1116 – Murder/Manslaughter of Foreign Officials 18 U.S.C. § 1116 – Murder/Manslaughter of Foreign Officials 18 U.S.C. § 1116 is a federal law that prohibits the murder, manslaughter, or attempted murder of… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 1116 – Murder/manslaughter of foreign officials
18 U.S.C. § 1116 – Murder/Manslaughter of Foreign Officials 18 U.S.C. § 1116 – Murder/Manslaughter of Foreign Officials 18 U.S.C. § 1116 is a federal law that prohibits the murder, manslaughter, or attempted murder of… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 1071 – Concealing person from arrest
18 U.S.C. § 1071 – Concealing Person from Arrest 18 U.S.C. § 1071 – Concealing Person from Arrest 18 U.S.C. § 1071 is a federal statute that makes it a crime to harbor, conceal, or… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 1111 – Murder within federal jurisdiction
18 U.S.C. § 1111 – Murder within federal jurisdiction Murder is a very serious crime that involves the unlawful killing of another human being. When murder occurs within federal jurisdiction, it falls under 18 U.S.C…. Read More
18 U.S.C. § 1112 – Manslaughter within federal jurisdiction
18 U.S.C. § 1112 – Manslaughter Within Federal Jurisdiction 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…. Read More
18 U.S.C. § 922(a) – Unlawful acts involving firearms
18 U.S.C. § 922(a) – Unlawful Acts Involving Firearms The Gun Control Act of 1968 created several federal laws regarding firearms. One key statute is 18 U.S.C. § 922(a), which prohibits certain acts involving the… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 924(a) – False statements in acquisition of firearms
18 U.S.C. § 924(a) – False Statements in Acquisition of Firearms 18 U.S.C. § 924(a) makes it illegal to make false statements in connection with acquiring a firearm from a licensed dealer. This law… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 798 – Disclosure of classified information
18 U.S.C. § 798 – Disclosure of classified information 18 U.S.C. § 798 is a law that prohibits the unauthorized disclosure of classified information. It’s an important law that helps the government keep sensitive… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 875 – Interstate communications – threats
18 U.S.C. § 875 – Interstate Communications – Threats 18 U.S.C. § 875 is a federal law that makes it illegal to transmit threats of violence, kidnapping, extortion, etc. across state lines – it’s… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 666 – Theft from program receiving federal funds
18 U.S.C. § 666 – Theft from program receiving federal funds 18 U.S.C. § 666 is a federal statute that prohibits theft or bribery involving organizations or state/local governments that receive significant federal funds…. Read More
18 U.S.C. § 793 – Gathering/transmitting defense information
18 U.S.C. § 793 – Gathering/Transmitting Defense Information 18 U.S.C. § 793 is a law that makes it illegal to gather, transmit, or lose certain kinds of defense information without authorization. It’s part of… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 554 – Smuggling goods from the United States
18 U.S.C. § 554 – Smuggling Goods from the United States 18 U.S.C. § 554 is a federal statute that prohibits the smuggling or attempted smuggling of goods out of the United States. This… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 641 – Theft of government property
18 U.S.C. § 641 – Theft of Government Property Theft of government property is a serious crime that can result in fines and imprisonment. 18 U.S.C. § 641 makes it illegal to steal, embezzle, or… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 201 – Bribery of public officials
18 U.S.C. § 201 – Bribery of Public Officials 18 U.S.C. § 201 is a federal law that makes it illegal to bribe public officials in the United States. This law applies to all public… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 371 – Conspiracy to defraud the United States
18 U.S.C. § 371 – Conspiracy to Defraud the United States Conspiracy laws can seem really confusing — what exactly is the crime here? Well, 18 U.S.C. § 371 makes it illegal to conspire or… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 32 – Destruction of aircraft
18 U.S.C. § 32 – Destruction of Aircraft 18 U.S.C. § 32 is a federal law that makes it a crime to damage or destroy aircraft. This law was passed to protect air travel and… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 81 – Arson within U.S. special maritime and territorial jurisdiction
18 U.S.C. § 81 – Arson within U.S. special maritime and territorial jurisdiction Arson is no joke, folks. Setting fires – I mean, intentionally burning property – can lead to some pretty serious criminal charges… Read More
31 U.S.C. § 5324 – Structuring transactions to evade reporting requirements
31 U.S.C. § 5324 – Structuring Transactions to Evade Reporting Requirements 31 U.S.C. § 5324 is a federal law that prohibits structuring financial transactions to evade reporting requirements. Let’s break down what this law means… Read More
8 U.S.C. § 1324 – Alien smuggling
8 U.S.C. § 1324 – Alien Smuggling Alien smuggling laws in the U.S. can be pretty complicated. But let’s break it down into simple terms. 8 U.S.C. § 1324 makes it illegal to bring unauthorized… Read More
26 U.S.C. § 7203 – Willful failure to file tax return, supply information, or pay tax
26 U.S.C. § 7203 – Willful failure to file tax return, supply information, or pay tax Not filing your taxes can get you in big trouble with the IRS. 26 U.S.C. § 7203 is the… Read More
26 U.S.C. § 7212 – Interference with tax administration
26 U.S.C. § 7212 – Interference with tax administration Section 7212 of the Internal Revenue Code makes it a crime to interfere with the administration of internal revenue laws. This law prohibits actions that obstruct… Read More
31 U.S.C. § 5322 – Money laundering-related reporting offenses
31 U.S.C. § 5322 – Money laundering-related reporting offenses Money laundering involves hiding the origins of money obtained through criminal activity. It allows criminals to enjoy the profits of their crimes without drawing the attention… Read More
21 U.S.C. § 856 – Maintaining drug-involved premises
21 U.S.C. § 856 – Maintaining Drug-Involved Premises 21 U.S.C. § 856, also known as the “crackhouse statute,” makes it illegal to knowingly open, lease, rent, use, or maintain any place for the purpose of… Read More
21 U.S.C. § 844 – Simple possession of controlled substance
21 U.S.C. § 844 – Simple Possession of Controlled Substance 21 U.S.C. § 844 is a federal statute that makes it illegal for any person to knowingly or intentionally possess a controlled substance like… Read More
21 U.S.C. § 841 – Drug trafficking
21 U.S.C. § 841 – Drug Trafficking Offenses Under Federal Law 21 U.S.C. § 841 is the main federal statute that criminalizes drug trafficking activities involving controlled substances. This key federal law prohibits the manufacture,… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 2315 – Sale/receipt of stolen goods
18 U.S.C. § 2315 – Sale/Receipt of Stolen Goods: What You Need to Know 18 U.S.C. § 2315 is a federal law that makes it illegal to sell, receive, conceal, or dispose of stolen goods… Read More
21 U.S.C. § 843 – Prohibited use of communication facility (telephones, internet) in furtherance of drug crimes
21 U.S.C. § 843 – Prohibited Use of Communication Facility in Drug Crimes 21 U.S.C. § 843 is a federal law that makes it illegal to use any communication facility, like a phone or the… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 2312 – Interstate transportation of stolen vehicles
18 U.S.C. § 2312 – Interstate Transportation of Stolen Vehicles 18 U.S.C. § 2312 is a federal law that makes it a crime to transport a stolen vehicle across state or national borders. This law… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 2313 – Sale/receipt of stolen vehicles
18 U.S.C. § 2313 – Sale/Receipt of Stolen Vehicles 18 U.S.C. § 2313 is a federal law that makes it illegal to sell, receive, possess, conceal, store, barter, or dispose of a stolen vehicle that… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 2252 – Certain activities relating to material involving sexual exploitation of minors
18 U.S.C. § 2252 – Certain Activities Relating to Material Involving Sexual Exploitation of Minors 18 U.S.C. § 2252 is a federal law that prohibits certain activities related to material involving the sexual exploitation of… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 1546 – Visa/permit fraud
18 U.S.C. § 1546 – Visa/Permit Fraud Visa and immigration fraud is a big issue in the United States. Section 1546 of Title 18 of the U.S. Code makes it illegal to lie on visa… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 2113 – Bank robbery
18 U.S.C. § 2113 – Bank robbery Bank robbery is no joke, folks. This federal statute lays down the law when it comes to taking money or property from a bank by force, violence, or… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 1028 – Identity fraud
18 U.S. Code § 1028 – Identity Fraud Identity fraud is a big problem these days. Lots of people get their identity stolen or use someone else’s identity to commit crimes. 18 U.S.C. § 1028… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 1029 – Access device fraud
What is Access Device Fraud and Why Should I Care? Access device fraud–also called credit card fraud–is no joke; it’s a serious crime that can land you in prison. But what exactly is it? And… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 1344 – Bank fraud
Bank Fraud: What is it and What are the Consequences? Bank fraud is no joke, folks. This federal crime, covered by 18 U.S.C. § 1344, involves scheming to obtain money or property from a bank… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 1425 – Unlawful procurement of citizenship
18 U.S.C. § 1425 – Unlawful Procurement of Citizenship 18 U.S.C. § 1425 is a United States federal law that makes it a crime to unlawfully obtain U.S. citizenship. This law prohibits people from knowingly… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 111 – Assaulting federal officer
18 U.S.C. § 111 – Assaulting federal officer 18 U.S.C. § 111 makes it a federal crime to assault, resist, oppose, impede, intimidate, or interfere with a federal officer or employee while they are engaged… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 875 – Interstate communications – threats
18 U.S.C. § 875 – Interstate Communications – Threats 18 U.S.C. § 875 is a federal law that makes it illegal to transmit threatening communications in interstate or foreign commerce. This law was enacted to… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 922(g) – Felon in possession of firearm
18 U.S.C. § 922(g) – Felon in possession of firearm 18 U.S.C. § 922(g) is a federal law that makes it illegal for certain people to possess firearms or ammunition. Specifically, it prohibits possession by… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 924(c) – Possession of firearm during drug trafficking or violent crime
18 U.S.C. § 924(c) – Possession of Firearm During Drug Trafficking or Violent Crime 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) is a federal law that prohibits the use or carrying of a firearm during a violent crime… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 2243 – Sexual abuse of minor/ward
18 U.S.C. § 2243 – Sexual abuse of minor/ward Sexual abuse of any kind is a very serious offense. When a minor or ward is involved in the crime, it often becomes a federal case… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 2250 – Failure to register as sex offender
Failure to Register as a Sex Offender – 18 U.S.C. § 2250 The Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA), enacted in 2006, established a comprehensive national system for the registration of sex offenders[1]. SORNA… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 1957 – Transactions in criminally-derived property
Demystifying 18 U.S.C. § 1957 and Transactions in Criminally-Derived Property As an attorney, I often get asked about laws related to money laundering and financial crimes. One statute that frequently comes up is 18 U.S.C…. Read More
18 U.S.C. § 2241 – Aggravated sexual abuse
18 U.S.C. § 2241 – Aggravated Sexual Abuse Aggravated sexual abuse refers to certain federal crimes involving sexual acts with children under 12 or forceful sexual acts. 18 U.S.C. § 2241 criminalizes aggravated sexual abuse… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 2119 – Carjacking
18 U.S.C. § 2119 – Carjacking Carjacking is scary stuff. Having your car forcefully taken from you at gunpoint or knifepoint is terrifying. But did you know it’s also a federal crime? Yep, carjacking can… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 1503 – Obstruction of justice
18 U.S.C. § 1503 – Obstruction of Justice Obstruction of justice–it sounds pretty serious, right? And it is. Obstructing justice basically means interfering with the administration of justice in some way. It’s called a “process… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 1512 – Witness tampering
18 U.S.C. § 1512 – Witness tampering Witness tampering laws make it illegal to improperly influence, intimidate, or impede a witness’s testimony or cooperation in criminal proceedings. The main federal witness tampering statute is 18… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 1951 – Robbery/extortion affecting interstate commerce
18 U.S.C. § 1951 – Robbery/Extortion Affecting Interstate Commerce 18 U.S.C. § 1951, also known as the Hobbs Act, is a federal law that prohibits actual or attempted robbery or extortion that affects interstate or… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 1952 – Interstate travel in aid of racketeering
18 U.S. Code § 1952 – Interstate Travel in Aid of Racketeering 18 U.S.C. §1952 is a federal law that makes it illegal to travel between states or countries, or use mail or any type… Read More