If you’ve ever been charged with a crime, you may have heard of the United States Sentencing Guidelines. But what are they exactly? In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at the sentencing guidelines and how they may affect your case. The United States Sentencing Guidelines are a set of rules that govern...
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It is well-known that police officers are not above using deceitful tactics during interrogation in order to obtain a confession from a suspect. This has been depicted countless times on television and in movies. But is it legal for police to lie during interrogation? The simple answer is yes. In 2012, the Supreme Court ruled...
Many people who are charged with a crime think that the best course of action is to lie to their attorney and hope for the best. After all, what could possibly go wrong? The truth is, lying to your criminal defense attorney can have serious repercussions. Here’s why you should always be honest with your...
In the state of Kentucky, you are not required to give your name or any other identifying information to a police officer unless you are being placed under arrest. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. For example, if you are stopped for a traffic violation, you will be required to show your license...
In the criminal justice system, there are two types of jury trials: grand jury trials and petit jury trials. Grand jury trials are used to determine whether or not there is enough evidence to charge a person with a crime, while petit jury trials are used to determine whether or not a person is guilty...
The FIRST STEP Act, signed into law in 2018, is designed to ease some of the harsh penalties associated with non-violent drug offenses. One of the ways it does this is by changing the mandatory minimums that can be handed down in drug cases. If you’ve been charged with a drug offense, it’s important to...
Have you ever wondered how a judge arrives at a particular sentence for a federal crime? In the United States, there are many factors that a judge must consider when handing down a sentence, and these can vary considerably from case to case. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at some of the...
If you are facing a 924(c) charge in federal court, it is important to understand what this charge entails. A 924(c) charge is a federal law that prohibits the use of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. This charge is punishable by a mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years in prison. The penalties...