Sentences with phrase «federal prosecution»

It was believed to be the first federal prosecution for animal cruelty on tribal land.

Legal experts differ on whether federal prosecution is even a possibility.

When «Mandatory» Does Not Mean Mandatory: Failure to Obtain Criminal Restitution in Federal Prosecution of Human Trafficking in the United States, Wilmer Hale and The Human Trafficking Pro Bono Legal Center (September 2014)

Failure to Obtain Criminal Restitution in Federal Prosecution of Human Trafficking Cases in the United States

CaseRite assists in the creation of legal enforcement cases for Federal prosecution of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) and the Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations (FHMRs) violations.

Last year, the world's largest dietary supplement maker, GNC Holdings Inc, agreed to pay $ 2.25 million to avoid federal prosecution over its alleged sale of illegal pills and powders.

Grandeau says despite the rampant corruption, all of the cases against lawmakers in recent years have stemmed from federal prosecutions, not state ethics authorities.

After his tenure as a federal civil rights prosecutor, Kobie sought out the challenge of defending against federal prosecutions as an AFPD in Baltimore.

Gregory said a legislative probe could interfere with the ongoing federal prosecution of Burke already underway.

But Brian Deer's Sunday Times investigation proved that it could never work, and even led to a US federal prosecution against one of the key players.

The Last Friday, Environmental Progress (EP) reported that two top former Cuomo aides under federal prosecution for influence - peddling had lobbied on behalf of Competitive Power Ventures (CPV), a natural gas company, to kill Indian Point.

Whatever the outcome will be, the EPPO will probably not cover the entire EU territory, unlike a real federal prosecution office.

Gillibrand said more families would benefit from medical marijuana if they didn't have to fear federal prosecution.

During the Obama administration, the Justice Department issued guidelines to help banks avoid federal prosecution when dealing with pot businesses in states where the drug is legal.

Since the raid, the president and his advisers have been singularly focused on the risk of a potential federal prosecution of Cohen, which they view as a much bigger existential threat to the presidency than former FBI Director James Comey, whose book «A Higher Loyalty» has dominated headlines and even Trump's Twitter feed even before its Tuesday release.

The disclosure to the defense about Mei wearing an FBI wire came in records federal prosecutions turned over last week.

Nonbanks have stepped into the void, and that shift is not expected to reverse until bank executives feel more comfortable with the credit profiles of many FHA borrowers and determine the odds of further federal prosecutions have fallen.

This blog focuses on white - collar crime, particularly federal prosecutions of corporate executives.

From 1993 - 1996 he served as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, one of the nation's largest federal prosecution offices.

I am inclined to call much of this a «Sessions effect» because the signals from the top of the current Justice Department would seem to be urging more and more federal prosecutions across the board (while also urging tougher approaches to sentencing).

In 2014 and 2015, Harris taught a seminar on federal prosecution at NYU School of Law.

I have not had one stayed federal prosecution recommenced by the Director of Public Prosecutions or the Attorney General of Canada under the auspices of the former Department of Justice.

Federal prosecution attorneys seek, and often gain, mandatory maximum fines and penalties under the law upon conviction, including lengthy prison terms, harsh fines, life - long criminal registration, and more.»

Obscured by the coverage, however, is whether the decision portends a broader, noteworthy trend: namely, appellate courts evidencing a willingness to reverse white collar jury convictions, and in the process, push back against what they may perceive, rightly or wrongly, as unjustified federal prosecutions.

And, especially with a slow transition to new US Attorney positions, it may take some time for the new Attorney General to ramp up yearly federal prosecutions (assuming he even wishes to do so).

Proposals range from adding PTSD to Colorado's medical marijuana program to prohibiting Californian authorities from aiding federal prosecution of the marijuana business.

Federal Prosecution Spokeswoman Melodie Rydalch says proceeds made from the Bitcoin auction will be held until the case is over.

Taub, 82, testified against Silver earlier his week under an agreement to avoid federal prosecution.

The results indicate that New Yorkers have become increasingly aware of the Moreland Commission, and nearly half of the respondents in the new poll said that they were in favor of the ongoing federal prosecutions as a way to finish what the commission started.

There, he spent 4 1⁄2 years prosecuting gang - related killings and what he said was the first federal prosecution of people selling bath salts, a designer drug.

Represented corporate officer during all stages of criminal investigation and federal prosecution by United States Attorney's Office.

Fraudulent use of an EIN can result in federal prosecution and if used over the Internet or on the phone can be considered wire fraud.

Faith - based shareholder groups have begun filing resolutions, as Exxon faces a NY probe and rising calls for federal prosecution of its climate duplicity.

January was a great month for the cannabis industry, despite Attorney General Jeff Sessions» decision to rescind the Cole Memo, an Obama - era memorandum that essentially protected state - legal cannabis businesses from federal prosecution.

Honest Services Fraud: Federal Prosecution of Public Corruption at the State and Local Level, Florida Bar Journal (2010)

On top of the risk of federal prosecution, IRS targeting and asset seizure, cannabis entrepreneurs have to cope with the hazards of conducting a business that deals mostly in cash, since a majority of traditional financial institutions — banks, credit card issuers, and payment transaction companies — won't provide services to the industry.

Other orders justifying the referral remain sealed, so it remains unclear what prompted the judge to recommend the case for federal prosecution.

The Justice Department said in a statement, «After carefully considering the Supreme Court's recent decision and the principles of federal prosecution, we have made the decision not to pursue the case further.»

Presidential pardons are for federal prosecutions and / or convictions, not state prosecutions and / or convictions.

«The Green Party calls for the immediate legalization of the growth, sale and possession of cannabis and hemp under NY State law, and for legal opposition to Federal prosecutions for the same.

In addition, Ms. Hormozi was responsible for the investigation of former Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada, and was designated as Special Assistant United States Attorney in connection with a federal prosecution of Mr. Espada.

We understand how it works — and small owners have no power but it is not going to stop with small property owners — they just needed to effectively neutralize us through impoverishment and unpopularity first — but the retailers are going to catch it and frankly, having these small business service things just waste money — it's not going to be a proper defense if there is a lawsuit and there will never be a federal prosecution of what this city does.

Several of those federal prosecutions, though, have been troubled, especially after the Supreme Court issued rulings that narrowed the definition of public corruption.

David Samson, a close associate of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and former Port Authority chairman, pleaded guilty to a felony in connection with the federal prosecution of the intentional tie - up of traffic at the George Washington Bridge in 2013.

Hizzoner also downplayed the impact of the epic, federal prosecution that forced Silver to relinquish the power he wielded in Albany for more than two decades.

ALBANY — Louis Ciminelli and the other Buffalo defendants will be tried separately from Joseph Percocco, a former top aide to the governor, even though all eight defendants were part of the federal prosecution alleging bid rigging and corruption in state development projects.