Federal Criminal Defense Articles
How Is Bank Fraud Loss Calculated at Sentencing?
Direct answer: The advisory guideline calculation requires the applicable edition of § 2B1.1, the governing definition of loss, offense-specific facts and proper treatment of…
When Can an Email Support a Federal Wire Fraud Charge?
An email can support a wire fraud charge without containing the original lie. Learn how its purpose and timing connect it to the alleged scheme.
Does Every Transfer of Fraud Money Constitute Laundering?
Direct answer: No. The government must prove the applicable statute’s source, transaction, knowledge and additional purpose or threshold. Ordinary spending can sometimes…
How Are Alternative Suspects Investigated Without Speculation?
An alternative-suspect lead needs a verifiable connection to the charged offense. Learn how records, witnesses and the evidence rules guide a careful investigation.
How Are Borrowing Base Certificates Investigated?
Direct answer: A borrowing-base investigation tests whether receivables or inventory certified as eligible actually satisfied the lending agreement at each draw date, who knew…
What Happens When the State Relies on an Accomplice Witness?
Texas requires evidence beyond an accomplice witness’s testimony. Learn how corroboration, witness credibility and the State’s burden of proof differ.
