Boston Federal Criminal Lawyer Blog

According to the Sixth Amendment in the U.S. Constitution, every defendant has a right to a fair trial, which includes the right to effective assistance of counsel – whether the defendant retained services from a private criminal defense attorney or was appointed a public defender by the court. When a criminal lawyer fails to act…

When a defendant is convicted in a criminal trial but newly discovered evidence comes to light after the conclusion of the legal proceedings, then he/she can either file a motion to vacate/correct a sentence or for a new trial. In general, the new evidence must not have been known to the defense during the original…

Embezzlement occurs when a person who is trusted with access to certain assets and property uses said access to steal, defraud, misappropriate, or transfer the ownership to enrich himself/herself. This type of white collar crime becomes a federal offense when either the U.S. government is involved, the perpetrator is a federal employee, or the situation…

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) sends out millions of letters and notices to taxpayers each year. While many of these letters are harmless in nature, some contain accusations of income tax fraud, which is associated with harsh federal criminal penalties. The following are some of the most common reasons why you received a letter from…

Although a conviction in federal criminal court may appear to be the end of the road, you still have an opportunity to fight for the justice you deserve with the help of an experienced federal appeal attorney. Besides filing an appeal, there are several other options for post-conviction relief. The following are common options after…

What are the Grounds for Appeal in a Federal Criminal Cases? Getting convicted in federal court may appear to be the end of your case. However, if you believe you were wrongfully convicted at your trial, it is possible to file an appeal to either overturn the trial court’s decision or obtain a new trial,…

White collar crime has grown over the decades since the term was first coined more than 60 years ago. Almost everyone has heard of or become familiar with the phrase and what it means. These crimes are mostly committed by business professionals or government employees and are based on deceit, hidden actions, or violations of…

What is FCPA Compliance? Per The U.S. Department of Justice, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) was passed into law to make it a crime “for certain classes of persons and entities to make payments to foreign government officials to assist in obtaining or retaining business.” This Act outlaws bribery to foreign officials through the…

With the advent of computer technology invading nearly every aspect of modern life, it has become a tool for the commission of crimes. This has led to the modern term “cybercrime,” referring to any crime committed via the internet, through computer technology, or using computers. These crime can range from stealing another’s identity through phishing…

On April 27, 2020, U.S. District Judge Allison D. Burroughs ruled the prison report date of our client will be delayed until July 21. According to a report by Law360, Attorney Martin G. Weinberg and five other attorneys who represented the defendant argued that having their client report to prison during the COVID-19 pandemic to…