Federal prosecutors typically do not file charges unless they are confident that they have a very strong case.
Not exact matches
Sometimes referred to as a «queen for a day» session, a proffer
typically is a meeting between
prosecutors and someone who is under
federal investigation.
The unique problem posed by Bharara is that few of the tools Cuomo
typically uses to beat back problems (and opponents) will be at his disposal when it comes to dealing with the
federal prosecutor.
Retrials
typically favor the prosecution, which carries the burden of proof, said Daniel R. Alonso, a former
federal prosecutor and current managing director at compliance risk - consulting firm Exiger.
He said he did not meet with the U.S. attorney during his visit to Albany, though he downplayed the significance by saying governors
typically don't have much interaction with
federal prosecutors.
It
typically refers cases to county, state or
federal prosecutors to review.
Bharara was canned as Manhattan's top
federal prosecutor in March by Trump and has
typically took to Twitter to air his grievances against the president.
But while a person
typically can't be charged with
federal obstruction of justice for interfering with a state entity, a determined
prosecutor could make an argument that the
federal rule applies here.
In fact there are
federal versions for quite a number of state crimes (e.g. controlled substances), and there isn't a bright legal line as to when
federal charges vs. state charges will be pursued:
typically, one
prosecutor will defer to the other.
In addition,
federal prosecutors are well - versed in the
federal sentencing guidelines and
typically seek the harshest possible penalty.
The Externship Program allows students to choose and design placements tailored to their individual goals and interests,
typically by working with
federal or state judges,
prosecutors, defenders, or agencies; state attorneys general or legislative offices; corporate legal departments; or legal aid or other non-profit or non-governmental organizations.