Even if they've had the misfortune of being charged with a crime previously, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, residents who are facing charges in federal criminal court for the first time need to be aware of some important differences in the way that system works....
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What is racketeering as defined under federal law?
Many Pennsylvanians both in Williamsport and other parts of the state have probably heard of racketeering but do not have a precise idea of what sort of behavior racketeering entails. Traditionally, racketeering described the practice of organizing and running a...
Sessions announces plans to target drug cartel
Ever since a war was declared on drugs in the U.S., drug-related crimes have been among the most aggressively prosecuted crimes on both the state and federal levels. There seems to be no end in sight, either. Attorney General Jeff Sessions recently announced plans to...
Report: Restitution often ordered, often unpaid
If you are arrested and charged with a financial crime, then you are likely going to be facing severe penalties in federal court. One of the many penalties you could be facing in this situation is an order for restitution. Whether this order comes from the courts or...
3 reasons to have representation when facing federal drug charges
If you have recently been accused of a crime, you are in a very difficult position. This is especially true if you are facing federal charges. You need to take your situation seriously and act fast to protect yourself and your rights. Of course, you are innocent until...