Author name: Benson Varghese

4 Reasons Former Federal Prosecutors Make Excellent Defense Attorneys

Former Federal Prosecutors While it seems intuitive that being a former prosecutor is an advantage for a defense attorney, the gains offered by that experience are often underestimated. Obviously, former federal prosecutors have an understanding as to how to identify and exploit weaknesses in a prosecutor’s case. Some would go as far as to say […]

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HALLOWEEN PRANKS THAT CAN GET YOU ARRESTED

Seven Halloween Pranks that Can Get You Arrested

Every year on Halloween, plenty of revelers choose to trick instead of treat. And while pulling Halloween pranks is a time-honored holiday tradition, some antics can land tricksters in trouble with the law. Here’s a look at some Halloween hijinks that can and have gotten pranksters arrested: 1. Candy Snatching Snatching a bag of candy

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What’s the Difference Between a Federal Criminal Complaint & Indictment?

  Federal Criminal Complaint & Indictment While most offenses people hear about in the movies or the news involve state crimes such as murder , burglary, drug possession, and the like, the U.S. Government prosecutes many crimes federally. Common offenses prosecuted by the feds include drug possession, child pornography, wire fraud, Medicaid fraud, and selling

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Trial by Judge or Jury: A Look at the Pros and Cons

Trial by Judge or Jury? When people think of a criminal trial, they often envision 12 jurors, a judge, and opposing attorneys making impassioned arguments about truth and justice. While many trials play out this way, others move forward without one of these elements: a jury. Even though the criminal justice system guarantees defendants the

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Confidential Informants: Exceptions to Informer Privilege

Confidential Informants Often fodder for Hollywood blockbusters such as Black Mass, Reservoir Dogs, and The Departed, the secrecy surrounding the identity of confidential informants has always captivated the public. Though the film world has undoubtedly glamorized the life of a confidential informant by adding a dramatic flair to their undercover lives, the plotlines focused on

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