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Federal search warrants are powerful tools, but they are not immune to challenges. Courts require strict compliance with constitutional and procedural rules, and when those rules are violated, evidence may be suppressed at trial. The foundation of any warrant is...
Federal investigations rarely come with advance notice. You may first learn about one through a call from the Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI, a grand jury subpoena or a search at your home or business. If you live in Illinois and believe federal authorities may...
When it comes to federal criminal cases, federal courts can only convict you by convincing the judge or jury that you are guilty of a crime. However, courts cannot deem you guilty without proof. To accomplish this, federal prosecutors must prove your guilt beyond a...
Most crimes result in state prosecution. The location where the crime occurs determines which state prosecutes the person accused of breaking the law. Crimes ranging from theft offenses to violations of controlled substances laws usually result in state-level...
If you are facing charges in a federal case, you may be offered a plea bargain. This does not mean you should always accept the plea deal or that you are obligated to do so. But it is important to understand how these agreements work, why they are used and when they...
When federal agents seize your cash, car or business assets during an investigation, you may feel like you already lost the case. In Illinois, federal forfeiture can move quickly and can affect your finances long before any criminal trial ends. What federal asset...
Getting a federal grand jury subpoena is serious. What you do right away can affect how much control you keep and how much risk you face later. Immediate steps to protect yourself Every decision after being served can affect your position. Start with these moves: Read...
Strategies from Initial Contact to Trial Federal criminal investigations are complex and require careful attention to detail and a good understanding of the law. For individuals and businesses facing such investigations, protecting your rights is paramount. This article discusses the strategies our lawyers suggest to protect our clients’ rights from the first meeting to the trial. Understanding Your Legal Rights…
Criminal justice reform is a complicated process involving small victories and occasional backsteps. As much as some wish for sweeping reform that sticks, the reality is more nuanced. Recently, Illinois passed the SAFE-T Act. One of the laws included in part of the act eliminated the use of cash bail as of January 1, 2023. This law restricts judges from…
Medicare fraud costs the federal government billions of dollars each year and investigating this kind of fraud involves several government agencies. Here are three examples of fraud and abuse laws that apply to physicians. 1. The False Claims Act (FCA) The goal of the FCA is to protect the federal government against overcharging. The Act imposes civil liability on anyone…