In Abramski v. United States, the majority held that is a straw purchases (who qualifies to legally … [Read more...]
ANTICIPATORY OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE
The Federal Government has started using 18 U.S.C. sec. 1519 to charge "anticipatory obstuction of … [Read more...]
Federal Judges Do Not Have To Explain Upward Sentencing Departures
The 5th Circuit just handed down U.S. v. Hernandez; 09-20267 which indicates that when a Federal … [Read more...]
How Does a Federal Judge Know the Sentencing Range?
The sentencing range is determined by the district court under a three-prong approach (as noted in … [Read more...]
Career Offender Status Precludes Downward Adjustment in Federal PSR
In United States v. Cashaw; No.09-51035, the United States 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has held … [Read more...]
Galveston Federal Judge Pleads Guilty
A federal judge in Galveston, which is 50 miles from Houston, Texas, has pled quilty to the offense … [Read more...]