The New York Times has this big story suggesting that the Bush Administration is now eager to
make federal crimes out of immigration cases that had been previously dealt with civilly.
Noting that the bill would
make it a federal crime for any adult to transport an under - age girl across state lines to have an abortion without the consent of her parents, Kerr writes:
They could
make it a federal crime for any state official to perform or authorize an execution.
The reference to «computer intrusion» is not precise, but may mean that they suspect a violation of some provision of 18 USC 1030, which
makes it a federal crime to access a computer without authorization, or to exceed authorized access, under certain circumstances and for certain purposes.
In practice, the federal Gun - Free School Zones Act of 1990 (GFSZA)
makes it a federal crime for anyone (with a few defined exceptions) to carry firearms on the property of or on non-private property within 1,000 feet of the property of a primary or secondary school, regardless of whether the school is public, private, or parochial.
Not exact matches
Federal law says it is an offense to «willfully print or publish in any manner not provided by law any such return or return information,» and both New York and New Jersey law
make it a
crime to «divulge or
make known in any manner the amount of income or any particulars set forth or disclosed in any report or return.»
Since its formation, the task force has
made great strides in facilitating increased investigation and prosecution of financial
crimes; enhancing coordination and cooperation among
federal, state and local authorities; addressing discrimination in the lending and financial markets; and conducting outreach to the public, victims, financial institutions and other organizations.
They never mention that in 2013 Democrats filibustered a bi-partisan bill I supported that
made gun trafficking a
federal crime
Prohibition was reversed because of the
federal and state governments» prudential judgment that it had been a practical and social failure, spawning organized
crime and
making criminals of ordinary, otherwise law «abiding citizens.
Rep. Claudia Tenney backed a bill Monday that would boost hate
crimes provisions by increasing
federal penalties for violent threats
made against religious institutions.
We know because this actually happened: Arizona passed a state law
making it a state
crime to be in violation of
federal alien registration laws (which automatically includes illegal immigrants) and giving state and local law enforcement the power to arrest people if they had probable cause to believe the person had committed some
crime making them removable from the US.
«These are
crimes that can injure others and
make our communities less safe,» said Staten Island Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis, who has joined several Republican legislators in pushing a bill in Albany to compel the city to comply with
federal detention requests.
The Governor disclosed that having zero tolerance for any form of
crime, and in fulfilment of the campaign promise
made by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the
Federal Government has concluded plans to upgrade the Military Brigade in Sokoto into a Division under the command of a Major General, and the Battalions in Katsina and Zamfara to the status of Brigades, each under the charge of a Brigadier General.
Specifically, Team 26 is advocating for stronger background checks,
making gun trafficking a
federal crime, and the closing of loopholes that allow dangerous individuals to purchase guns.
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.
A final order is
made forfeiting the sums of $ 43,449,947 found by the Economic and Financial
Crimes Commission at Flat 7B of No. 16 Osborne Road, Osborne Towers, Ikoyi, Lagos, which sum is reasonably suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities to the
Federal Government of Nigeria.»
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.
Oshiomhole, who said this during a courtesy visit of his Lagos State counterpart, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, noted that the All Progressives Congress inherited a
federal treasury that was «completely bastardised» by persons whom he said had
made statement to the Economic and Financial
Crimes Commission over the alleged diversion of funds meant to protect the lives of Nigerians against terrorists.
While
federal law still
makes the possession, production and sale of marijuana a
crime, Holder's announcement means the Justice Department won't file lawsuits against state laws in Colorado and Washington that allow people to possess marijuana for personal use.
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.
(FCT Police Press Release) In its renewed effort to fight
crime and
make the
Federal Capital Territory safe and secured for FCT residents, the...
Senator Gillibrand announced a bill on Sunday that will
make gun trafficking a
federal crime and provide tools to law enforcement to get illegal firearms off the street.
Delivering the ruling, Tsoho said, «The plaintiff raised two issues in the written address for determination, to wit: Whether or not the 1st defendant (Saraki) can reject a valid statutory appointment
made by the President of the
Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Office (of the Chairman) of the Economic and Financial
Crimes Commission in accordance with the provisions of the EFCC (Establishment) Act, 2004 and whether or not the 1st defendant is bound by the provisions of the EFCC Act, 2004, with respect to the confirmation of any appointment
made by the President of the
Federal Republic of Nigeria to the office of the Chairman of the EFCC.»
Federal law
makes it a
crime to destroy agency data and information and requires such information to be archived from one administration to the next.
«For example,
federal laws have been passed
making it a
crime to imitate Smokey the Bear or transport wooden teeth across state lines.»
DRM is usually discussed in the context of copyright and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998, which
makes circumvention of measures that control access to copyrighted works a civil offense (in some cases even a
federal crime).
It is a
crime that many people in the private sector
making 40 - 80k without a good pension are being asked to help
federal workers retire at extremely young ages.
I / We fully understand that it is a
Federal crime punishable by fine or imprisonment, or both, to knowingly
make any false statements when applying for this mortgage, as applicable under the provisions of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1014.
Adding to what others have said, if the mortgage for the new house is backed by the
federal government (e.g., through FHA or is to be sold to Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac) you would be violating 18 USC § 1001, which
makes making intentionally false statements to any agent or branch of the
federal government a
crime punishable by up to 5 years» imprisonment.
Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act [top] This law
makes identity theft a
Federal crime with penalties up to 15 years imprisonment and a maximum fine of $ 250,000.
In 1976, the
Federal government amended the Animal Welfare Act to
make trafficking in dogs for the purposes of dog fighting a
crime.
There wasn't much of any to speak of until Hansen & Co began committing the
crime of altering
Federal data to
make it appear as if there was a lot.
As you may know, Congress passed the Controlled Substance Act in 1970, which
made the possession, use, and distribution of marijuana a
federal crime.
If you are a target of a
federal criminal investigation, or have been charged with a
federal crime, give Thomas Gallagher a call to discuss your case or to
make an appointment for a case evaluation at his law office next to the
federal court - house in downtown MPLS.
The
federal Economic Espionage Act of 1996
makes these types of disclosures a
crime.
I therefore find it peculiar when
Federal Justice Minister, Peter MacKay, bemoans Canadians» loss of faith in the criminal justice system while in the same breath repeating his oft -
made promise to rain a fury of new tough - on -
crime hail from on - high upon the
There are other associated
federal crimes implied (but not entailed) by willful non-disclosure: perjury, conspiracy to impede, false statements, obstruction of investigation, which could
make the penalty longer.
If you are a target of a
federal criminal investigation, grand jury indictment, or have been charged with a federal crime, give Federal Criminal Attorney Thomas Gallagher a call to make an appointment for an office case evaluation at his law office located next to the federal courthouse in downtown Minne
federal criminal investigation, grand jury indictment, or have been charged with a
federal crime, give Federal Criminal Attorney Thomas Gallagher a call to make an appointment for an office case evaluation at his law office located next to the federal courthouse in downtown Minne
federal crime, give
Federal Criminal Attorney Thomas Gallagher a call to make an appointment for an office case evaluation at his law office located next to the federal courthouse in downtown Minne
Federal Criminal Attorney Thomas Gallagher a call to
make an appointment for an office case evaluation at his law office located next to the
federal courthouse in downtown Minne
federal courthouse in downtown Minneapolis.
In short, a conviction for a
federal crime can result in a lengthy prison sentence, substantial fines and a permanent criminal record, which will
make it hard for you to find a job or rent an apartment.
Each entry in this podcast series highlights a closed case in which the FBI, often working with local and state police and possibly other
federal agencies, solves a
crime and
makes arrests.
The
federal government has
made it clear, repeatedly, that the purpose of legalizing cannabis is to restrict access and keep it out of the hands of Canadian youth and to drive organized
crime out of the cannabis business.
The decisions you
make immediately following an arrest for a
federal crime are important and will affect how the matter unfolds.
A
federal crime will often initiate with a long investigation lasting weeks, months, even years before an arrest is
made.
If after learning about jury nullification you think it's a good idea: answer «yes» and you'll be rejected, but answer «no» with the intent to get on the jury to nullify and you've just committed perjury — technically a
federal crime — which
makes the optimal strategy once on a jury to zip it.
As regular readers know, Attorney General Sessions has
made much of rising
crime rates in his criticisms of Obama era criminal justice reforms and in his defense of his recent decision to toughen
federal prosecutorial charging and sentencing practices.
Additionally, 18 USC 922 (q)(3)
makes it a separate
federal crime to «knowingly or with reckless disregard for the safety of another... discharge a firearm» in a primary or secondary school zone, also with a few relatively narrow listed exceptions.
In this appeal, the high court
made it easier to bring private civil lawsuits under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, a
federal law passed to combat organized
crime.
It struck down a
federal law that
made it a
crime to lie about receiving military decorations, and it cast doubt over the constitutionality of the Ohio law and similar ones in 15 other states.
Federal law does
make it a
crime and authorize indefinite detention or death under military discretion, for being a member of certain terrorist organizations identified in the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) since the United States has declared war on those organizations.
In its efforts to get tougher on white - collar
crime, the
federal government may have
made it tougher for the Competition Bureau to get individuals and corporations to work with its established leniency programs.