Summary of federal criminal charges relating to bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of federal courts. A person cannot declare bankruptcy in state court. Federal law controls the procedure for filing bankruptcy, disclosing assets...
View ArticleProbation under the federal sentencing guidelines
The federal sentencing guidelines require a prison sentence in many circumstances. However, on occasion, the guidelines direct the court to sentence the defendant to a term of probation. In cases...
View ArticlePossession of a firearm by convicted felon: federal offense
A charge in federal court for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon carries extremely severe penalties. It does not matter that the firearm was unloaded. Nor does it matter that the weapon was...
View ArticleFederal law on possession of a controlled substance
Possession of a controlled substance is a federal criminal offense under Title 21, United States Code, Section 844. Although most controlled substance offenses are prosecuted under state law,...
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