Sentences with phrase «criminal drug trafficking»

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The Trump administration has cited criminal activity such as human smuggling and drug trafficking as reasons to crack down on the border, but Trump himself has appeared preoccupied with a «caravan» of central American migrants, some of whom intended to travel through Mexico to the US border and either seek asylum or cross the border undetected.

The man, Ross Ulbricht, was convicted of seven felonies, including trafficking drugs on the internet, narcotics - trafficking conspiracy, running a continuing criminal enterprise, computer hacking, and money laundering.

The region's violence is in large part driven by drug trafficking and organized crime — in Mexico, fragmentation of criminal groups has stoked more bloodshed in recent months.

Vincent Ramos, the CEO of the company, along with four associates were accused on Thursday by the Department of Justice (DOJ) of «knowingly and intentionally conspiring with criminal organizations by providing them with the technological tools to evade law enforcement and obstruct justice while committing transnational drug trafficking.»

The report depicts shifts in cartel presence in the US — most notably the disappearance of the Knights Templar, which «is still regarded as a viable [transnational criminal organization] in Mexico,» though the «DEA assesses it does not have a major impact on the drug trafficking landscape within the United States.»

«Criminals use U.S. shell companies to commit financial fraud, drug trafficking, even terrorist financing, in part because our states don't require anyone to name the owners of the companies they form,» Levin said in an email to Reuters.

The association names illegal fundraising among the ranks of criminal activities, such as money laundering, drug trafficking, and smuggling, that it links to virtual currency.

Middle Eastern transnational criminal organizations typically engage in automobile theft, financial fraud, money laundering, interstate transportation of stolen property, smuggling, drug trafficking, document fraud, health care fraud, identity fraud, cigarette smuggling, trademark counterfeiting and sales of counterfeit goods, and the theft and redistribution of infant formula.

Human trafficking is the third most profitable criminal activity, second after drugs and arms trafficking

Human trafficking is tied with arms dealing as the second - largest criminal enterprise in the world, after drug dealing, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Since May 2017, the agency has arrested 199 Iraqi nationals nationwide, the overwhelming majority of whom had criminal convictions for crimes including homicide, rape, aggravated assault, kidnapping, burglary, drug trafficking, robbery, sex assault, weapons violations and other offenses.

First, in reference of international drug trafficking and, second, in reference to increasing and intensifying the criminal persecution of drug and street crime (p. 61).

Jonas» research interests include drug policy, policy reform, legislative politics, social movements, political and criminal violence, drug trafficking and Latin America.

------------------------------- Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 40 year old Gloria Prott of Southhaven on charges of unlawful possession of marijuana, criminal possession of a controlled substance, driving while ability impaired by drugs, speeding at 80 miles an hour in a 55 zone and operating a motor vehicle with an open container of an alcoholic beverage, following a traffic stop on State Highway 17 in the Town of Hancock.

Rockland County District Attorney Thomas P. Zugibe on Wedesday announced the filing of criminal charges against 28 individuals on drug and other charges following a four - month undercover investigation targeting narcotics trafficking activities in the community.

Two Buffalo men who were part of a trio arrested on drugs and weapons charges following a traffic stop each pleaded guilty Monday in State Supreme Court to attempted criminal possession of a weapon, according to the Erie County District Attorney's Office.

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime estimates there are about 2.5 million human trafficking victims worldwide at any given time, yet putting the criminals who press them into service behind bars is difficult.

This criminal bird isn't a first — many a drug - trafficking pigeon have previously been apprehended in Colombia, Argentina and Bosnia.

The Asburn Law Office practices law in the following areas: divorce, real estate, personal injury, bankruptcy, immigration, wills and estates, trusts and estates, contractual disputes, landlord / tenant disputes, traffic violations, DUI / DWI, and criminal and drug possession charges.

The Code calls upon tourists to behave in a responsible and respectful manner towards the visited destination, urging them not to commit any criminal acts and to refrain from all trafficking in illicit drugs, arms, antiques, protected species, products and substances that are dangerous or prohibited by national regulations.

Illegal wildlife trafficking is one of the world's top criminal activities — ranked alongside drugs, arms, and human trafficking.

Fraud Murder Homicide Driving Under the Influence Drug trafficking Drug procession Armed robbery Burglary Parole violations Criminal appeals

-- Drug Offences, including Possession and Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking; — Firearm and Weapons Offences; — Property - related Offences, including Theft, Break and Enter, and Mischief; — Assaults, including Domestic Assaults; — Impaired Driving Offences, including Drive while Impaired, Drive Over 80, Refusal of a Demand, and Impaired Care or Control; — charges against young persons under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

His work in criminal defense has included matters such as DUI, drug trafficking, drug sales and possession, domestic assault, aggravated assault, manslaughter, sexual exploitation of a minor, fraud, and impersonation of an officer.

At the Lerner and Rowe Law Group, our drug crime criminal defense attorneys have experience defending all kinds of Arizona drug cases ranging from serious trafficking to minor possession charges.

When you are facing serious drug charges, such as drug trafficking or drug manufacturing, make sure you hire a criminal defense attorney who knows what is at stake and who is focused on protecting your rights.

He practises criminal law exclusively and has successfully defended clients in all types of criminal matters including homicide, robbery, kidnapping, sexual assault, drug trafficking, firearm offences and impaired driving.

Our lawyers have brought about favorable results for many clients facing traffic tickets, DUI / DWI charge, drug charges, and other criminal law matters.

Our criminal defense lawyers can help you fight for your future after a serious drug possession, distribution, drug trafficking or drug manufacturing charge in Louisiana.

Whether you're charged with DUI, domestic violence, battery, marijuana possession, theft, drug trafficking, rape, murder, fraud, cyber-crime etc., you can be assured that your case will be handled by a criminal defense attorney in Miami with the utmost care and experience.

Having appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice, Superior Court of Justice and the Court of Appeal for Ontario, Scott Pearl has gained great experience representing his clients that have been charge with various criminal offences ranging from sexual and domestic assault, possession and trafficking of drugs, robbery, breaking and entering, mischief, fraud, and breaching bail conditions and probation orders.

Fraud Murder Homicide Criminal Defense Cruise Ship Accidents Worker's Compensation Driving Under the Influence Drug trafficking Drug procession Armed robbery Burglary Parole violations Criminal appeals

Until July 2012 Brazilian legislation considered just drug trafficking, terrorism, illegal trade of weapons, kidnapping, corruption, financial crimes and criminal organizations as predicate offenses for the crime of money laundering.

Summary: The accused was convicted of possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking (Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, s. 5 (2)-RRB- and two counts of failing to comply with conditions of release (Criminal Code, s. 145 (3)-RRB-.

Between April 2014 and March 2015, thanks to PNR data, 9,500 targets were identified, among them 1,765 persons were subjected to more thorough checks and 178 were arrested for a serious transnational criminal offence, connected in particular with drug trafficking (para. 262).

At the outset of his career, after qualifying as an attorney, Royston joined the civil service as State Counsel and Deputy Public Prosecutor, acting for the state in a wide variety of criminal matters, including capital murder and drug - trafficking cases.

Whether you are facing criminal charges for sex, drug, domestic violence, alcohol, DUI or traffic offenses or if you have been seriously injured through the fault of another, it is important that you compare our results with those of any other law firm BEFORE YOU HIRE.

Mr. Rice has defended clients charged in a broad range of cases including conspiracy, drug trafficking, fraud, money laundering, criminal organization offences, homicide and regulatory offences.

If you have been charged with drug trafficking, drug distribution or drug conspiracy, you need savvy, experienced criminal defense attorneys to protect your rights and your freedom.

The firm has successfully defended clients across the full array of criminal law matters, including summary - only offences such as road traffic offences, shop lifting as well as more serious offences such as domestic violence, theft, fraud, serious and organised crime, murder, robbery and drug importations.

They are prosecuted under provincial and federal legislations like the Traffic Safety Act, Gaming and Liquor Act, Fisheries Act, Aeronautics Act, Fair Trade Act, and numerous other acts and regulations unlike criminal charges which are laid under the Criminal Code of Canada or the Drugs and Substancriminal charges which are laid under the Criminal Code of Canada or the Drugs and SubstanCriminal Code of Canada or the Drugs and Substances Act.

Like many victims of human trafficking, Quient's client had amassed a criminal record that included drug charges and citations for failed court appearances.

These harms include sexual exploitation, violence, and related criminal activities, such as human trafficking, organized crime and drug - related crime.»

The hidden web via TOR allows for browsing of dangerous and horrible criminal content (human trafficking of people of all ages, buying and selling death and weapons, alternate identification available for purchase, the silkroad and the anonymous availability of drugs.

We may think of art crime as no big deal but according to the Association for Research into Crimes against Art, Art crime represents the third highest grossing criminal enterprise worldwide, behind only drugs and arms trafficking.

The Crown, relying on ss 1 and 2 of the Drug Trafficking Offences Act 1986, s 71 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988, ss 2 and 4 of the Drug Trafficking Act 1994, and ss 6 and 76 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, contended that the legislation laid down a mandatory regime and there was no warrant in any of the statutes for apportioning liability to pay among those who had benefited jointly.

«Just as the First Amendment does not allow you to shout fire in a crowded movie house, or to assist hit men and drug dealers in their criminal activity, CDA Section 230 must not be allowed to protect an exploitative business that is built on child sex trafficking.

Jamila has represented clients in a range of criminal matters, including; assault, possession and production of drugs, road traffic offences and sexual offences.

Since his admission to the Florida bar in 2004, Mr. Dye has handled criminal matters ranging from DUI, drug possession, drug trafficking and first degree murder.

Murder, Attempted Murder, Hurt of body, Anti-Terrorism, Kidnapping, Abduction for Ransom, Dacoity, Robbery, Theft, Narcotics (Possession and Trafficking), Spurious Drugs, Fraud, Forgery, Cheating, Embezzlement, Illegal Possession of property and Land Grabbing, Transfer of property by fraudulent manner, Domestic Violence, Acid burning, Criminal Appeals in Higher Courts, Bail Matters and Suspension of Sentences, Private Criminal Complaints, Harassment and Habeas Corpus Petitions, Petitions U / Sec.