Sentences with phrase «as federal crimes»

Crimes such as mail fraud, money laundering, identity theft, RICO, arson, forgery, healthcare fraud, and tax invasion all violate United States federal laws and are therefore known as federal crimes.

Every state in the US may experience crimes that would be classified as federal crimes which would be brought up to the Federal Court for trial.There are over 100 types of federal crimes which could be filed especially those related to Federal government property.

Many of fraud cases may be classified as federal crimes where the case is heard in the state and federal courts which subject the defendant to more penalties upon conviction.

In some cases, they face jail time and massive fines for network intrusion and theft of trade secrets both classified as federal crimes.

However, it does not limit the crime to the postal agency alone; it could also be a white collar crime which could be tried as a federal crime in California that brings on heavy penalties;

Not exact matches

Despite the changes on the medical front, the federal Tories have not only indicated their intention to keep marijuana in the Criminal Code, but have also introduced mandatory minimum sentences of six months on small - time grow - ops — six or more plants — as part of the omnibus crime bill, Bill C - 10.

While Zuckerberg will not be under oath, he will still be required to answer truthfully, as lying to Congress is a federal crime.

(The Ogden and Cole memos assure the industry that federal law enforcement agents will not step in as long as businesses follow the rules and do not act as fronts for organized crime, do not sell to kids, and avoid other federal enforcement priorities.)

More than an engrossing collection of historical true - crime stories, though, the book functions as an unlikely financial history of the young United States, as it grew «from a patchwork of largely self - governing colonies to a loosely assembled union of states and, finally, to a single nation under firm federal control.»

Yepez, himself known as «El Marro,» or «The Mallet,» is wanted by federal authorities and suspected of crimes ranging from drug trafficking to fuel theft.

WASHINGTON (AP)-- In his last major act as president, Barack Obama is cutting short the sentences of 330 federal inmates convicted of drug crimes.

He is a George W. Bush appointee who earned the nickname «Hang «Em High Henry» for his tough - on - crime stand as a federal prosecutor and on the bench.

She worked as a federal prosecutor in New York under then - U.S. Attorney Rudy Giuliani, focusing on white - collar and organized crime.

Constitutionally, the president's pardon powers are very broad as they relate to federal crimes, which Trump pointed out in July.

Sessions» early words and actions are consistent with the tough - on - crime reputation the former federal prosecutor cultivated as an Alabama senator, and they foreshadow an unmistakable pivot in critical areas of civil rights, criminal justice and drug policy.

I answered the door and was surprised to meet a well - dressed man and woman who introduced themselves as agents of a well - known American federal agency that investigates terrorism, counterintelligence, cybercrime, public corruption, civil rights, organised crime, white - collar crime, violent crime and weapons of mass destruction (and which shall remain unnamed here).

As it currently stands, the president could decide to give his lawyer a get - out - of - jail - free card for any federal convictions, which would also shield him from being prosecuted for those same crimes on the state level.

Since his last re-election, Clarke has openly supported Republican causes on local and national right - wing media outlets; proudly trumpets on official Milwaukee County letterhead his 2013 award from the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, whose leader suggested using women and children as human shields during Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy's standoff with federal agents; accused Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele of having «penis envy» and being on heroin when crafting the county budget and needing to be drug tested; blasted Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm and Chief Judge Jeffrey Kremers for being «soft on crime»; provided minimal protection for President Obama during his 2012 visit; employs former Scott Walker spokeswoman Fran McLaughlin, who was given criminal immunity over her role in Walker's mixing of campaign and county business; and created pro-gun public service announcements.

Federal prosecutors in New York are investigating Cohen's business practices, including whether there were any crimes committed as part of a possible pattern or strategy in 2016 of buying the silence of people who could have damaged Trump's candidacy, according to people familiar with the probe.

Such groups have claimed that federal hate crimes laws will silence preachers, ignoring those laws» robust protections for free speech and religious expression, as well as the experience in the many states with such protections already in place.

State and federal courts and mediators are dealing with hundreds of Native American land claims, and indigenous tribes in the U.S. and Canada have filed suits demanding reparations for various crimes, such as the abuse of students in parochial and government - run schools.

• Penn State failed to adhere to federal law requiring collecting and reporting crimes such as Sandusky committed.

Nearly three - dozen organized crime members were busted by federal authorities in Manhattan for an odd mishmash of crimes — trafficking 5 tons of stolen chocolate as well as hordes of illegal cigarettes.

Recent rulings by federal and state courts have cast judges as the most potent critics of stop - and - frisk, raising questions about whether the city has sidestepped the Constitution in the drive to keep crime rates low.

I assisted as a volunteer to a friend who had been charged with a federal crime, by actually READING the United States Sentencing Guidelines (USSG)-- I recommend the exercise.

In an article about the future of litigation against «Don't Ask, Don't Tell,» Aubrey Sarvis, executive director of the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, was quoted last week in Politico as suggesting the administration's defense of the law in court would allow the federal hate crimes law to stay on the books.

He said he was promised by federal prosecutors that he would not be charged with any crimes as long as testified truthfully.

As part of Howe's plea agreement with the federal government, he was required to not commit any crimes after the deal was put in place.

As when Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings obtained federal drug crime fighting assistance from the High Impact Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program — but at a civic forum referred to the acronym as standing for «Highway Interstate Drug Trafficking Area»As when Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings obtained federal drug crime fighting assistance from the High Impact Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program — but at a civic forum referred to the acronym as standing for «Highway Interstate Drug Trafficking Area»as standing for «Highway Interstate Drug Trafficking Area».

Attorneys for Silver are making the argument that all of this is business as usual in Albany, and at the end of the day, there are always conflicts of interests that don't amount to federal crimes.

«As much as I'd like to turn back the clock,» Buchwald said, «we're not permitted, under the federal constitution, to increase the penalties for past crimes.&raquAs much as I'd like to turn back the clock,» Buchwald said, «we're not permitted, under the federal constitution, to increase the penalties for past crimes.&raquas I'd like to turn back the clock,» Buchwald said, «we're not permitted, under the federal constitution, to increase the penalties for past crimes.»

Justice E.S Chukwu of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, Tuesday, admitted as evidence, a compact disc (CD) tendered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to the effect that the statements of Imaobong Akon Esu - Nte, an accountant with the Nigeria Prison Service and five others being prosecuted by the agency were voluntarily rendered.

In a last major act as president, Barack Obama cut short the sentences of 330 federal inmates convicted of drug crimes, bringing his bid to correct what he's called a systematic injustice to a climactic close.

Bharara's departure raises uncertainty about the federal government's approach to trying financial crimes and global terrorism cases, even as it isn't likely to change the course of several high - profile investigations.

Under federal and state laws it can be a crime known as a «conduit contribution» to reimburse someone who makes a donation to a political campaign, in order to hide the true origin of the money.

Shirley Huntley apologized for her crime as she was sentenced Thursday by a Brooklyn federal Judge.

Federal prosecutors rarely charge clients in prostitution cases, which are generally seen as state crimes.

NEW YORK — A Bronx restaurateur ordered his associate in an organized crime ring to break the knees of a panhandler supposedly bothering people near his eatery as part of a massive racketeering conspiracy, according to a federal court indictment.

Under President Barack Obama, the federal government only targeted individuals who had committed the most serious felonies for apprehension — just as New York City only complies with ICE detainer requests for 17o violent crimes.

MANHATTAN FEDERAL COURT — The Brooklyn businessman charged with bribing NYPD officials to obtain gun licenses choked back tears as he confessed to the crime Thursday.

Other potential Democratic candidates include David Calone, a venture capitalist who also worked as a federal prosecutor; William Wexler, a defense attorney and former county prosecutor who shares offices with Suffolk Democratic chairman Richard Schaffer; Tad Scharfenberg, a defense attorney and former county prosecutor who ran for district attorney in 1997; James Chalifoux, deputy bureau chief of the district attorney's major crimes bureau; Maureen McCormick, a top Nassau prosecutor who lives in Huntington; and Laura Ahearn, executive director of Parents for Megan's Law, an advocacy group for victims of sexual assault.

Her opponents and newspaper stories have portrayed Cancel as a «crony» of Sheldon Silver, the former speaker soon headed to prison for federal corruption crimes.

The de Blasio administration has maintained New York as a «sanctuary city,» ignoring federal detainer requests to hand over illegal immigrants who committed crimes and are facing deportation, saying the NYPD will not operate as a deportation force.

To these he adds a more innovative proposal: He would expand local district attorneys» power to root out corruption by making lying to local law enforcement a crime, as it is on the federal level.

David Hope, known to his victims as «Capo,» and his associate Kemar Williams, 29, who remains at large, were charged in Manhattan federal court with sex trafficking of minors and conspiracy to commit sex trafficking, among other crimes.

The federal government on Friday issued guidelines for banks seeking to do business with the legal marijuana industry, stopping short of a blanket immunity for them, but strongly indicating that prosecutions for such crimes as money laundering would be unlikely.

The sudden departure of the top U.S. prosecutor in Manhattan raises uncertainty about the federal government's approach to trying financial crimes and global terrorism cases, even as it isn't likely to change the course of several high - profile investigations.

«The federal sweeps removed some of the most dangerous felons from our community,» said Soares, who added that violent crimes in the city have dropped sharply as a result.

Even though the federal and state governments try to provide crime fighting equipment and gadgets, such provisions are not as sophisticated as the weapons and armoury of the criminals.

The Inspector - General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris, has appealed against the judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja which declared as illegal the Special Joint Investigation Panel which he set up to investigate crimes committed during the National Assembly re-run held in Rivers State on December 10, 2016.