In a case in Fresno involving a man convicted of illegally operating a marijuana cooperative, for example, a judge found the man had violated California's medical marijuana law by selling marijuana for profit and therefore was fair game
for federal prosecution...
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for Federal prosecution of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) and the Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations (FHMRs) violations.
Other orders justifying the referral remain sealed, so it remains unclear what prompted the judge to recommend the case
for federal prosecution.
Presidential pardons are
for federal prosecutions and / or convictions, not state prosecutions and / or convictions.
Not exact matches
In any case, one doesn't need to in any way defend Edwards» conduct to see that the matter is a bit complex, and the
prosecution for a
federal crime, and the prospective punishment, extraordinarily harsh.
«But, because the business is so highly regulated on a state level and the threat of
federal as well as state
prosecution for violation remains, potential investors will want to take a long, hard look at the operations and the people involved in any investment opportunity.»
The defense has raised concerns that this
prosecution may be violating the fifth amendment of the constitution since the former employee had already served time
for the matter before his
federal conviction was overturned, the New York Times reported.
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.
This could also be an effort by Trump and Cohen to avoid
prosecution for knowing and willful violation of
federal campaign finance law.
Bruno decried
federal prosecutors
for spending «$ 25 million» on the investigation and
prosecution.
The Rev. Al Sharpton today called
for «
federal intervention» to «centralize» criminal investigations and
prosecutions of police officers.
Bharara, who was rebuked by a
federal judge in April
for a «media blitz» following the arrests of Silver and Skelos, maintained a relatively low profile during the
prosecution of Silver and Skelos.
In what has become a sad obligation
for prominent
federal law enforcement officials, Daly expressed dismay at the blight of corruption
prosecutions and convictions visited upon Connecticut since the 20th century was drawing to a close.
A Montauk fishing trip and a steakhouse lunch were but two of the perks used to coax a former top aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo into bribery schemes, a star witness
for the
prosecution testified Monday in Manhattan
federal court.
«Dr. Kaloyeros resigned because he believes that the
federal and state
prosecutions recently filed against him are an unnecessary distraction
for the good people working hard at SUNY Poly.
Arlo Devlin - Brown, a veteran
federal prosecutor in Manhattan who led a string of prominent Wall Street cases and more recently oversaw the
prosecutions of two of New York's most powerful state politicians, is departing
for the private sector.
Justice Adeniyi Ademola of
Federal High Court 6 then adjourned the case to Wednesday last week
for ruling on the two issues being sought by both
prosecution and defence but the court failed to sit on that day because of a seminar organised
for judges by the National Judicial Institute (NJI).
As a
federal prosecutor he won the Attorney General's Distinguished Service Award
for the successful
prosecution of the terrorists who bombed U.S. embassies.
«Given (the) number of candidates who run
for office each year at the state, county,
federal and local levels,
prosecutions are rare,» said John Conklin, a spokesman
for the state Board of Elections.
The Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), has faulted Justice Ibrahim Buba of the
Federal High Court
for granting a perpetual injunction to a former Governor of Rivers State, Chief Peter Odili, which has scuttled the ex-governor's
prosecution.
Mr. Abubakar Madaki, a
prosecution witness in the on - going trial of former Chairman, DAAR Communications Plc, Mr Raymond Dokpesi, Friday, told the
Federal High Court, Abuja that the accused received money
for rendering no services.
The group said in a statement on Sunday by its Executive Director, Adetokunbi Mumuni, that it resorted to suing the
Federal Government after its request
for Patience's
prosecution was ignored by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN).
Prosecutions and convictions
for corruption have come from the
federal government, like U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, who oversaw the conviction of the former legislative leaders and who has issued criminal complaints against nine people involved in Cuomo's economic development projects.
In a statement, Bharara's office said there was «insufficient evidence to meet the high burden of proof required
for a
federal criminal civil rights
prosecution.»
«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.
«Dr. Kaloyeros resigned because he believes that the
federal and state
prosecutions recently filed against him are an unnecessary distraction
for the good people working hard at SUNY Poly,» his attorney Michael Miller said in a statement.
A candidate
for Brooklyn civil court judge, John O'Hara, is filing a
federal malicious
prosecution lawsuit against ex-DA Charles Hynes, who he says used staffers and politicians to wrongfully prosecute him
for voter fraud.
Prosecutions and convictions
for corruption have come from the
federal government, like US Attorney Preet Bharara, who oversaw the conviction of the former legislative leaders and who has issued criminal complaints against nine people involved in Governor Cuomo's economic development projects.
Democrats are expected to endorse Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky — a former
federal prosecutor who has a stellar anti-corruption résumé, including the successful
prosecution of former Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada Jr. (D - Bronx)--
for the Skelos seat, while Nassau Republicans, who suffered a surprise upset defeat in the race
for district attorney last month, are having trouble recruiting a candidate.
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.
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.
a lawyer
for Mr. Aiello asked Mr. Howe on Thursday during cross-examination in the
federal corruption trial
for which Mr. Howe is the
prosecution's key witness.
Bharara says the evidence did not establish the standard of criminal intent required
for a
federal criminal civil rights
prosecution.
Etc.: Served
for a decade as adjunct professor at Columbia Law School teaching
federal criminal
prosecution.
We the public have voted and we say no to Mayor Michael Bloomberg in his quest to seek a third term in public office.In my opinion, this corporate micro-manager does not want to lose his political immunity while in public office from possible
Federal prosecution for discriminating against three pregnant woman who lost their job's in his company.
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has proposed to the National Assembly
for an expansion of its options of courts
for the
prosecution of corruption cases to include
Federal High courts.
NY Times reports that a
federal judge reduced the prison sentence of former Assemblyman Brian McLaughlin
for his help in the criminal
prosecutions of former state Sen. Carl Kruger and former Assemblyman Anthony Seminerio: http://goo.gl/7jT9mS
The decision by Justice Mohammed Idris last Friday has now cleared the way
for SERAP to advance its case against the
Federal Government on the publication of the reports of investigation into the allegations of budget padding and
prosecution of indicted officers of the National Assembly.
«Addressing alleged corruption in the budget process by pursuing
prosecution of indicted principal officers of the National Assembly will provide an important opportunity
for the
Federal Government to reignite the fight against corruption and fulfil a cardinal campaign promise, to show that the
Federal Government works on behalf of the many, and not the few, as well as jumpstart economic activities and break the back of the recession.»
At the resumed hearing of the earlier charge of possession of illegal firearms filed against Dasuki yesterday, Justice Ademola Adeniyi of the
Federal High Court Six, sitting in Abuja expressed surprise at the decision of
prosecution counsel to bring additional charges against immediate past National Security Adviser (NSA) on a day set aside
for definite hearing on the one count charge preferred against him.
NY Times reports that a
federal judge reduced the prison sentence of former Assemblyman Brian McLaughlin
for his help in the criminal
prosecutions of former state Sen. Carl... Continue reading →
The undercover work of the assemblyman, Nelson L. Castro, a Bronx Democrat who cooperated to avoid
prosecution for perjury, helped
federal prosecutors in Manhattan with an investigation that led to charges against another Bronx Democrat, Assemblyman Eric A. Stevenson,
for accepting bribes.
Her reporting found parallels between that deal and the arrangement, now the subject of
federal prosecution, that awarded work to LPCiminelli to build a factory
for SolarCity in South Buffalo.
«I, Tonia» also takes on the themes of a psychological thriller, a crime story, one that involves Tonya Harding, a top - flight, Olympic - level figure skater who was banned from skating
for life by a
federal judge who found her guilty of interfering with a
prosecution.
Set in the Southern District of New York
Federal Court, known as the «Mother Court,» the Shonda Rhimes - produced drama follows attorneys
for the
prosecution and defense «as they handle the most high profile and high stakes case in the country, all as their personal lives intersect.
FOR THE PEOPLE Picked up to series STUDIO: ABC Studios TEAM: Paul William Davies (w, ep), Don Todd (ep), Shonda Rhimes (ep), Betsy Beers (ep), Tom Verica (d) LOGLINE: Set in the Southern District of New York Federal Court, aka «The Mother Court,» legal drama follows brand - new lawyers working on opposite sides — for both the defense and the prosecution — as they handle the most high - profile and high - stakes cases in the country, all as their personal lives interse
FOR THE PEOPLE Picked up to series STUDIO: ABC Studios TEAM: Paul William Davies (w, ep), Don Todd (ep), Shonda Rhimes (ep), Betsy Beers (ep), Tom Verica (d) LOGLINE: Set in the Southern District of New York
Federal Court, aka «The Mother Court,» legal drama follows brand - new lawyers working on opposite sides —
for both the defense and the prosecution — as they handle the most high - profile and high - stakes cases in the country, all as their personal lives interse
for both the defense and the
prosecution — as they handle the most high - profile and high - stakes cases in the country, all as their personal lives intersect.
This would help the DA get more
federal dollars
for drug
prosecutions as well as keep the black people in the town from voting him out of office since much of the community would be felons, even if they were innocent.
Stars: Britne Oldford, Ben Rappaport, Hope Davis, Anna Deavere Smith, Wesam Keesh, Vondie Curtis - Hall, Regé - Jean Page, Lyndon Smith, Ben Shenkman Producers: Paul Davies, Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers Premise: Set in the Southern District of New York
Federal Court, known as the «Mother Court,» the drama follows attorneys
for the
prosecution and defense «as they handle the most high profile and high stakes case in the country, all as their personal lives intersect.
The case is the latest in a series of
prosecutions stemming from the a nationwide
federal investigation agents called «Dipscam» (
for diploma scam) that began in 1980.