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STRAW PURCHASING OF FIREARMS; 18 U.S.C. § 932
Straw Purchasing of Firearms, Title 18 U.S.C. § 932, is a new statute passed in 2022 that has received considerable attention from state and federal law enforcement and prosecutors alike. Joint task forces have been set up across the country, and specifically along the Southern Texas border, to target individuals who are allegedly purchasing firearms…
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Illegal Entry and Illegal Re-entry to the United States
At Goldstein & Orr, we understand the struggles various non-citizens and non-residents face in-light of ever-changing United States Immigration and legal status laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Non-citizens and non-residents can be criminally charged pursuant to Federal Statutes, 8 U.S. Code § 1325 and § 1326, that respectively govern illegal entry and…
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Suspension/Revocation of Army and Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES) and Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) Privileges
If you have been notified by the military that you are facing a suspension or revocation of your AAFES[1] and DeCA[2] privileges, you should immediately seek an experienced and successful defense team. As soon as you are provided with this notification, you only have 10 days to respond in writing in order to prevent the…
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Federal Asset Forfeiture: Petition for Remission or Mitigation of Forfeitures and Penalties Incurred
If your cash, property, building, airplane, boat, or vehicle was seized by a federal law enforcement agent, you likely received a Notice of Seizure and Information to Claimants CAFRA Form. You likely had an unpleasant encounter with law enforcement, and they seized your asset without any explanation, while also accusing you of a criminal act….
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Res Ipsa Criminal: Criminalizing Civil Negligence: Gerry Goldstein NACDL 2023 White Collar Seminar
Res Ipsa Criminal: Criminalizing Civil Negligence NACDL’s 2023 White Collar Seminar October 18-21, 2023 Presented by: GERRY GOLDSTEIN 310 South Saint Marry’s Street, Suite 2900 San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 226-1463 GerryGoldsteinLaw@gmail.com OVERCRIMINALIZATION AS A DEFENSE: Federal criminal law has come a long way since the Crimes Act of 1790, which…
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RES IPSA CRIMINAL: CRIMINALIZING CIVIL NEGLIGENCE
RES IPSA CRIMINAL: CRIMINALIZING CIVIL NEGLIGENCE NACDL’s 2023 White Collar Seminar October 18-21, 2023 Presented by: Cynthia Orr Goldstein & Orr 310 South Saint Mary’s Street, Suite 2900 San Antonio, Texas 78205 1. Res Ipsa Criminal will discuss the criminalization of conduct that, without more, would result in finding civil liability. The…
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Accused Law Professor Reinstated After Accuser Found ‘Not Credible”
Is voter fraud considered a white collar crime?
Voter fraud is the illegal interference with the process of an election. It is considered a serious crime, as it undermines the integrity of the democratic process and undermines public trust in the nation’s electoral system. Voter fraud can take many forms, including voter impersonation, double voting, vote buying, and voter registration fraud. The question…
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When does the FBI get involved with local police investigations?
What is the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)? The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is a federal law enforcement agency that is responsible for investigating a wide range of criminal activities that fall under federal jurisdiction. The FBI works closely with state and local law enforcement agencies to investigate and solve crimes, and it often…
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What are the most commonly charged white collar crimes?
White collar crime refers to a wide range of nonviolent, financially motivated criminal activities that are typically charged against individuals or organizations for conduct in the course of their businesses or individual professional activities. A few of the most common types of white collar crimes include: Embezzlement: This crime occurs when an individual or organization…
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