by John Teakell | Sep 23, 2018 | Criminal Defense, EPA Violations, White Collar
OSHA and Historical Actions The Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act was established to ensure that employees have safe environments to do their work. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the federal agency established to enforce the...
by John Teakell | Sep 13, 2018 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Fire Arms Charges
Generally A person who buys and sells weapons (operable firearms) is subject to obtaining a license as a federal firearms dealer if he/she is engaged in the business of selling firearms. Title 18 U.S. Code §921 contains various definitions of engaging the business of...
by John Teakell | Aug 29, 2018 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Criminal Process
I. FEDERAL JURISDICTION Federal Cases The federal criminal process differs from a state court process, and it is more complex. Federal criminal cases are cases that have a federal connection and are prosecuted in federal court. Examples would be a fraud of a...
by John Teakell | Aug 28, 2018 | Conspiracy, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, White Collar
Fraud Schemes Related to Cell Phones Cell phone prosecutions are commonly prosecuted in federal court by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, meaning that there are charges for fraud related to cell phone sales, or charges for selling stolen cell phones. Fraud prosecutions...
by John Teakell | Aug 28, 2018 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Drug Cases
Introduction Much of drug trafficking in the United States consists of methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, and heroin. Federal prosecution for trafficking of illegal drugs also includes steroids, synthetic drugs, and misuse of prescriptions. These cases are...
by John Teakell | Aug 23, 2018 | Computer Crime, Conspiracy, Criminal Defense
Federal Charges The Computer Fraud Abuse Act lists the common computer crime charges Unauthorized Access of a Computer, and Exceeding Authorization to a Computer. These allegations basically include: (1) to obtain financial, credit or other sensitive information;...
