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Restroration of Federal Firearm Rights – Attorney Representation for New 2026 Program

Federal Firearms Rights Restoration (FFRR) Under 18 U.S.C. 925(c), the Attorney General can restore federal firearm rights. The Department of Justice (DOJ) is launching a federal firearm rights restoration program in 2026 for convicted felons who wish to restore their rights under federal law to acquire, receive, transfer, ship, transport, [...]

Federal Law and Penalties Prohibiting Structuring Financial Transactions to Evade Reporting Requirements – 31 USC § 5324

31 U.S.C. § 5324 is a federal law barring the structuring of transactions to avoid mandatory financial reporting requirements. The statute makes it unlawful for any person to structure, assist in structuring, or attempt to structure financial transactions to evade various reporting or record-keeping mandates. The law covers three types of [...]

Federal Money Laundering Charges 18 USC § 1956 Explained by Defense Attorney

Money Laundering under 18 USC § 1956 is a class C felony offense punished by a maximum prison sentence of 20 years followed by 3 years of supervised release, and a $500,000 fine -- or twice the amount involved in the transaction, whichever is greater. To establish criminal liability under [...]

Federal Wire Fraud Charges Explained by Criminal Defense Attorney

Wire fraud is a Class C felony offense under federal law. The maximum penalty for wire fraud under 18 U.S. Code § 1343 is 20 years in prison followed by 3 years of supervised release, a fine up to $250,000, and restitution to the victim -- as well as forfeiture. [...]

Federal Law and Penalties for Sexual Abuse and Sexual Contact | Federal Sexual Battery and Rape Law

18 U.S.C. § 2244 (b) – Abusive Sexual Contact / Federal Sexual Battery Law Federal law prohibits sexual battery as “abusive sexual contact.” This is defined in 18 U.S.C. § 2244 as knowingly engaging in sexual contact with another person without that person’s permission. The specific conduct prohibited is “the [...]

Federal Charges for Theft or Embezzlement of Government Property 18 USC § 641 Explained by Defense Attorney

Federal Charges for Embezzlement, Theft, or Conversion of Government Property Under federal law 18 USC § 641, it is a crime to steal, embezzle, or convert government property. It is also a crime to receive or keep stolen government property. The same law also criminalizes the sale or disposal of [...]

Federal Reckless Driving Charges in Alexandria Virginia Explained by Top-Rated Federal Defense Attorney

Reckless driving is prohibited on federal property and on federal roads in Virginia. Depending on where the offense occurred, federal reckless driving in Virginia is charged as either a Class A or Class B misdemeanor. This article focuses on federal reckless driving defense in the United States District Court for [...]

Federal Drug Possession Laws and Penalties Explained by Criminal Defense Lawyer for Alexandria Virginia & Washington DC

21 U.S.C. § 844 is the federal statute that makes it illegal for any person to knowingly or intentionally possess a controlled substance without a valid prescription or legal authorization. This law applies to all drugs listed under Schedules I through V of the Controlled Substances Act, including heroin, cocaine, [...]

Federal DWI and DUI Laws and Penalties in Washington DC Explained by Criminal Defense Attorney

Federal DUI and DWI Charges in Washington DC DUI and DWI are both prohibited under various federal laws that apply to federal territories within the United States, as well as under laws adopting local state laws for the same. This article concentrates on how federal drunk driving laws are enforced [...]

Federal Drug Distribution Laws and Penalties Explained by Criminal Defense Lawyer for Alexandria Virginia & Washington DC

Federal Law on Manufacture, Distribution, and Dispensing of Illegal Drugs – 21 U.S.C. § 841 The federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA) prohibits the manufacture, distribution, and dispensing of illegal drugs or controlled substances – meth, heroin, cocaine, marijuana, LSD, PCP, and fentanyl. It also deems unlawful the possession of a [...]

Federal Law and Penalties for Drug Paraphernalia Explained by Criminal Defense Lawyer

Drug Paraphernalia Prohibition Under Federal Law 21 USC § 863 makes it illegal to sell, transport, import, or export drug paraphernalia, which includes any equipment, products, or materials used for manufacturing, processing, or consuming controlled substances. A violation of this law is a Class E Felony offense with up to [...]

Federal DWI and DUI Charges in Alexandria Virginia – Laws and Penalties Explained by Federal Defense Attorney

Federal drunk driving cases from federal roads and military bases in Northern Virginia are prosecuted in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria. Class B misdemeanor federal DUI / DWI offenses are penalized by a maximum sentence of up to 6 months in jail, up [...]

Federal Bank Fraud Charges in Alexandria Virginia

Federal Bank Fraud 18 USC § 1344 Section 1344 of Title 18, United States Code punishes by up to 30 years of imprisonment, the use of a scheme or artifice either to defraud a Federally chartered or insured financial institution or to obtain any of the monies, funds, credits, assets, [...]

Federal Charges for Theft, Embezzlement & Misapplication by Bank Officer or Employee in Alexandria Virginia

Federal Bank Fraud Charges – Embezzlement, Abstraction, Purloining or Willful Misapplication The federal government can charge Bank Fraud as Embezzlement, Abstraction, Purloining or Willful Misapplication under one of two code sections, Sections 656 and 657 of Title 18, United States Code. These charges will differ mainly in the types of [...]

Federal Law and Penalties for 18 USC 111 Assault on Law Enforcement Officers Explained by Defense Attorney

Federal assault on law enforcement officers is charged under 18 U.S.C. § 111. The code section also covers the actions of resisting, opposing, impeding, intimidating, or interfering with police officers if these actions are done with force against the officer. Five criminal offenses are outlined in this law and range [...]

Federal Criminal Penalties

Federal Criminal Penalties Felony, Misdemeanor & Traffic Offenses Federal offenses are classified as felonies, misdemeanors, or infractions. A federal felony is punishable by more than one year in prison. A federal misdemeanor is punished by a jail sentence of one year or less. A federal infraction is punishable by up [...]

Federal Felony Charge 18 USC 922(g)(1) – Felon in Possession of a Firearm: Loss of Firearm Possession Rights After Felony Conviction

A federal felony conviction results in the permanent loss of firearm possession rights. Federal law does not distinguish between violent and nonviolent felony offenses. Thus, a federal conviction for any felony offense results in the permanent loss of firearm rights. Under federal law, the crime of Felon in Possession of [...]

Federal Crimes Aganst United States Government

Seditious Conspiracy: 18 U.S.C. § 2384 18 U.S.C. § 2384 provides: If two or more persons in any State or Territory, or in any place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, conspire to overthrow, put down, or to destroy by force the Government of the United States, or [...]

Miranda Rights and Self Incrimination in Virginia FAQ

Your Constitutional Right Against Self-Incrimination in Virginia The constitutional protection of Miranda rights and warnings applies in Virginia. You have a Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination when interrogated in police custody. What Are Miranda Rights and Miranda Warnings? Miranda warnings or rights must be given before police question someone in [...]

Attorney Representation During Law Enforcement Investigations

It's usually in your best interest not speak to law enforcement officers without first seeking legal advice from a qualified defense lawyer. Anything you say to the police can be used against you in a criminal case. If you are under police investigation for a criminal offense, you should consult [...]

Federal Probation Law – Federal Conditions of Probation

Federal probation is guided by 18 U.S.C. §3563 – Conditions of probation. The authorized terms of probation for federal offenses are— (1) for a felony, not less than one nor more than five years; (2) for a misdemeanor, not more than five years; and (3) for an infraction, not more [...]

Criminal Offenses: US Capitol Buildings and Grounds

40 U.S.C. § 5104 United States Capitol Buildings and Grounds Unlawful Activities (a) Definitions.-In this section- (1) Act of physical violence.-The term “act of physical violence” means any act involving- (A) an assault or other infliction or threat of infliction of death or bodily harm on an individual; or (B) damage to, [...]

18 USC § 1752 – Federal Charges for Entering Restricted Building or Grounds

Federal Criminal Offense 18 USC § 1752 – Restricted Building or Grounds We have represented numerous January 6 protesters charged with entering a restricted building or grounds by going to the J6 Stop the Steal rally in front of the Capitol and for walking into the Capitol Building. The law, [...]

How Federal Sentences Are Computed: Sentencing Factors and U.S. Sentencing Guidelines Explained by Federal Criminal Defense Attorney

Federal Sentencing Considerations: What Influences a Sentence in U.S. District Court The Seven Key Sentencing Factors Under 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a) Per statute, federal judges must consider the following seven factors before imposing a sentence: The nature and circumstances of the offense, and the history and characteristics of the defendant [...]

Explanation of Federal Penalties and Classification of Federal Felony and Misdemeanor Offenses

Federal Felony Classifications and Penalties Class A Felony Class A felony federal offenses are penalized by a maximum sentence of life imprisonment, sometimes even the death penalty. The maximum period of additional supervised release is 5 years. The probation period for a felony is between 1 and 5 years. If [...]

Alexandria Federal Detention Hearings and Bond Motions

Alexandria Federal Detention Hearings and Bond Motions In Alexandria Virginia’s United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia Bail and Detention in Criminal Cases: The Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides that “excessive bail shall not be required . . .” U.S. Const. Amend. VIII. The [...]

Federal DUI / DWI Charges – Federal Parks – Federal Roads – Park Police Charges 36 CFR 4.23

36 CFR § 4.23 – Federal Park Police DUI and DWI Charges 36 CFR § 4.23 punished two variations of drunk driving: (1) driving under the influence (“DUI”) in violation of 36 C.F.R. § 4.23(a)(1), and (2) driving while intoxicated (“DWI”) in violation of 36 C.F.R. § 4.23(a)(2). Operating a [...]

PPP Loan Fraud Charges

Federal Criminal Charges for SBA Small Business Administration PPP Loan Fraud The SBA is a federal agency that aims to help American businesses with loans. Fraud or misrepresentation on the application, or in the inducement of such a loan, or receipt of the funds, is a federal crime. As with [...]

Federal Commerce Fraud Charges 15 USC 645 – False Statements, Embezzlement, Concealment, Misrepresentation

U.S. Code Title 15. Commerce and Trade § 645. Offenses and penalties 15 U.S.C. § 645 (a) False statements; overvaluation of securities Whoever makes any statement knowing it to be false, or whoever willfully overvalues any security, for the purpose of obtaining for himself or for any applicant any loan, [...]

False Statements During Federal Investigation – 18 USC 1001 Charges Explained by Criminal Defense Lawyer

False Statements During Federal Investigation – 18 USC §1001 Under federal law, it is a felony punishable by up to 5 years in prison to knowingly and willfully conceal or falsify or cover up a material fact in a federal investigation; or, to make a materially false statement (Michael Flynn [...]

Federal Underage Sexting Laws & Penalties: Creation of or Enticement to Create Child Pornography, Sexual Exploitation of Minors, etc.

This law firm represents teenagers and young men and women accused of Federal crimes for exchanging photos and videos depicting teenagers under the age of 18 while nude or engaged in sexual acts. The exchange of these photos and videos is commonly referred to as “sexting.” Sexting takes place over [...]

Federal Criminal Lawyer for Campaign, Corruption, Fraud and Election Law

Public Corruption and Fraud Public corruption in any form is the misuse of a public or government office for private gain. It is a basic tenet that government is not to be used for personal enrichment and the extending of benefits to the corrupt. A democracy is effective only if [...]

Pentagon Reservation Traffic Misdemeanors and DUI / DWI Laws

Pentagon Traffic Misdemeanors and DUI / DWI Laws The Pentagon Reservation, located near Arlington, Virginia, imposes its own federal Pentagon DUI and DWI laws and imposes local Virginia traffic laws as well. Offenses and arrests on the Pentagon Reservation are prosecuted in the United States District Court for the Eastern [...]

United States District Court Violation Notice for Federal Courthouse in Alexandria Virginia

United States District Court Violation Notice for the Federal Courthouse in Alexandria Virginia The United States District Court Violation Notice is a Federal ticket for criminal and traffic offenses issued by law enforcement personnel from agencies such as the U.S. Park Police, U.S. Fish & Wildlife, Department of Defense Police, [...]

DDOS, Hacking, and Computer Crimes Under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act 18 USC § 1030 Explained by Federal Cybercrime Defense Attorney

Federal Law Criminalizes Hacking, DDOS Attacks, and Fraud Computer cyber crimes under Federal law consists of (amongst other actions): Gaining (or attempting to gain) unauthorized access to a computer system or its data Disruption or denial of service attacks (DDoS) Hacking a computer or hacking a website, or mal-facing the [...]

College Campus / University Rape Allegation Attorney Representation

Virginia University / College Campus Rape Allegation Representation We offer criminal defense representation for individuals accused of rape or sexual assault on Virginia University and College Campuses. Rape accusations and disciplinary hearings / proceedings can lead to disciplinary actions, expulsion from the schools, and criminal charges. We strongly recommend that [...]

Federal Criminal Conspiracy Laws Explained by Federal Criminal Defense Attorney

18 U.S.C. § 371—Conspiracy to Defraud the United States The general conspiracy statute, 18 U.S.C. § 371, creates an offense “[i]f two or more persons conspire either to commit any offense against the United States, or to defraud the United States, or any agency thereof in any manner or for any [...]