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Federal Criminal Defense
Federal conspiracy, sentencing guidelines, proffer sessions, grand jury investigations, and asset forfeiture — and the critical differences between state and federal prosecution. Written by attorneys who practice in federal courts across Texas.
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Federal Criminal Defense
Hunter v U.S: Limits of a Federal Appeal Waiver
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Rico v. United States: A Quiet but Real Limit on How Long Federal Supervised Release Can Last
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The Bock Sentencing: Why She Received 500 Months in Federal Prison
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Hemani: SCOTUS Rules Against Stripping Marijuana Users of Their Gun Rights
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PPP and EIDL Fraud Prosecutions in 2026: Where These Cases Stand in Texas
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Caught with a Gun in Your Carry-On at DFW? It’s a Federal Case.
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Smarter Sentencing: Why Mandatory Minimums in Federal Drug Cases Are Back in the National Spotlight
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Ghost Guns and NFA Firearms in Texas: What’s Legal, What’s Not, and What Changed in 2025
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Bank Fraud, Wire Fraud, and Mail Fraud: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
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Federal Gun Crime Charges in Texas: The Statutes, the Mandatory Minimums, and Why Federal Prosecution Changes Everything
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SCOTUS vs. the Federal Drug-Gun Law: What “Unlawful User” Really Means — and Why It Matters for Your Case
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Good Behavior After the Fact: How New Federal Sentencing Proposals Could Help Your Case
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Marijuana Rescheduled to Schedule III — But Federal Sentences May Not Change
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What Is PPP Fraud — And How Is the Federal Government Prosecuting It?
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What Happens if You Lie to a Federal Agent — Even if You’re Not Under Arrest?
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What Are Your Rights During a Federal Grand Jury Investigation?
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Can Text Messages and Social Media Be Used as Evidence in a Federal Case?
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Can the Federal Government Seize Your House, Car, or Bank Accounts in a Criminal Case?
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What Is a Federal Proffer Session — And Should You Agree to One?
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Can You Get Probation Instead of Prison for a Federal Crime in Texas?
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Can Federal Charges Be Dropped or Dismissed After an Indictment?
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What Is a Federal Conspiracy Charge — And Why Is It So Dangerous?
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Can You Get Bond in a Federal Criminal Case in Texas?
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What Is the Difference Between State and Federal Drug Charges in Texas?
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Can You Be Charged Federally for a Crime That Happened Entirely in Texas?
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How Long Do Federal Investigations Last Before Charges Are Filed?
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What Is a Federal Target Letter — And What Should You Do if You Get One?
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What Should You Do if the FBI Shows Up at Your Door?
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What Happens at a Federal Detention Hearing — And How Do You Win One?
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The Role of Forensic Evidence in Federal Criminal Cases
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The Role of Cooperating Witnesses in Federal Drug Cases — And How to Challenge Their Testimony
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How Federal Computer Crime Charges Work Under the CFAA
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Charged with a Federal Crime While on Probation or Parole? Here’s What Happens
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Understanding Federal Mandatory Minimum Sentences in Texas
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Federal Healthcare Fraud in Texas: What Doctors, Nurses, and Administrators Need to Know
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What to Do if You’re Being Investigated for Money Laundering in Texas
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Wiretap Evidence in Federal Cases: How It Works and How to Challenge It
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Federal Aggravated Identity Theft: The 2-Year Sentence That Gets Stacked on Other Charges
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The Federal Grand Jury Process: What Texas Defendants Need to Know
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Federal Drug Crimes in Texas: Trafficking, Distribution, and Mandatory Minimums
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What Happens During a Federal Criminal Investigation in Texas
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Understanding Federal Conspiracy Charges in Texas
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Federal vs. State Charges in Texas: Understanding the Critical Differences
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A Guide on Federal Sentencing
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Federal Drug Cases in the Northern District of Texas: What to Expect
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Got a Federal Target Letter in Texas? What It Means, What to Do, and What Not to Do
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