Ultimate Guide to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines
In federal criminal cases, sentences are imposed in accordance with the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. If you are facing criminal charges in federal district court, understanding the Federal Sentencing Guidelines – and how and when they apply – is crucial to making informed decisions about your defense. As a general rule,...
Read moreHow Do the Federal Sentencing Guidelines Work in Fraud Cases?
www.federal-lawyer.com (214)-692-2171 Including Weekends What Are the Federal Sentencing Guidelines? The Federal Sentencing Guidelines is a set of sentencing recommendations for federal offenses that is published by the United States Sentencing Commission, an independent, bi-partisan agency within the U.S. Department of Justice. Importantly, the Sentencing Guidelines are not mandatory,...
Read moreWhat Are the Sentences in Federal Cocaine Cases?
By Dr. Nick Oberheiden (Criminal Defense Lawyer) One of the most important questions when being accused of having violated federal drug statute, is to find out what the statutory sentences look like in a worst-case scenario of conviction. The attorneys of Oberheiden, P.C. have handled some of the largest...
Read moreHow Can I Prepare for My Sentencing Hearing?
The sentencing hearing marks the final stage of a criminal case. It is the very last chance for a defendant to reduce or avoid incarceration. That said, each defendant is well advised to carefully and strategically prepare for the sentencing hearing with a highly experienced attorney. An experienced criminal defense...
Read more